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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,151.68, 25,049.18 and 10,494.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,151.68, 25,049.18 and 10,494.79 is: 14,482.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,151.68 : 25,049.18 = 10,494.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,151.68/25,049.18 = 10,494.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,151.68x = 25,049.18 × 10,494.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,151.68x = 262,885,808.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,885,808.03/18,151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,482.73

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