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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,437.76, 25,444.26 and 10,054.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,437.76, 25,444.26 and 10,054.26 is: 13,874.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,437.76 : 25,444.26 = 10,054.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,437.76/25,444.26 = 10,054.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,437.76x = 25,444.26 × 10,054.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,437.76x = 255,823,205.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,823,205.55/18,437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,874.96

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