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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,449.16, 25,459.92 and 10,065.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,449.16, 25,459.92 and 10,065.84 is: 13,890.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,449.16 : 25,459.92 = 10,065.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,449.16/25,459.92 = 10,065.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,449.16x = 25,459.92 × 10,065.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,449.16x = 256,275,481.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,275,481.13/18,449.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,890.90

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