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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,443.76, 25,452.63 and 10,060.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,443.76, 25,452.63 and 10,060.26 is: 13,883.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,443.76 : 25,452.63 = 10,060.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,443.76/25,452.63 = 10,060.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,443.76x = 25,452.63 × 10,060.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,443.76x = 256,060,075.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,060,075.48/18,443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,883.29

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