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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,439.61, 25,446.83 and 10,056.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,439.61, 25,446.83 and 10,056.11 is: 13,877.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,439.61 : 25,446.83 = 10,056.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,439.61/25,446.83 = 10,056.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,439.61x = 25,446.83 × 10,056.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,439.61x = 255,895,944.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,895,944.12/18,439.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,877.52

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