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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,026.51, 24,876.43 and 10,477.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,026.51, 24,876.43 and 10,477.25 is: 14,458.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,026.51 : 24,876.43 = 10,477.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,026.51/24,876.43 = 10,477.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,026.51x = 24,876.43 × 10,477.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,026.51x = 260,636,612.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,636,612.22/18,026.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,458.52

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