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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,449.56, 25,459.68 and 10,066.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,449.56, 25,459.68 and 10,066.06 is: 13,890.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,449.56 : 25,459.68 = 10,066.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,449.56/25,459.68 = 10,066.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,449.56x = 25,459.68 × 10,066.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,449.56x = 256,278,666.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,278,666.46/18,449.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,890.77

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