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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,446.50, 25,456.26 and 10,063

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,446.50, 25,456.26 and 10,063 is: 13,886.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,446.50 : 25,456.26 = 10,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,446.50/25,456.26 = 10,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,446.50x = 25,456.26 × 10,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,446.50x = 256,166,344.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,166,344.38/18,446.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,886.99

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