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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,126.72, 25,014.48 and 10,470

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,126.72, 25,014.48 and 10,470 is: 14,448.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,126.72 : 25,014.48 = 10,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,126.72/25,014.48 = 10,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,126.72x = 25,014.48 × 10,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,126.72x = 261,901,605.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,901,605.60/18,126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,448.37

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