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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,446.56, 25,456.20 and 10,063

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,446.56, 25,456.20 and 10,063 is: 13,886.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,446.56 : 25,456.20 = 10,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,446.56/25,456.20 = 10,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,446.56x = 25,456.20 × 10,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,446.56x = 256,165,740.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,165,740.60/18,446.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,886.91

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