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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,449.98, 25,460.94 and 10,066.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,449.98, 25,460.94 and 10,066.48 is: 13,891.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,449.98 : 25,460.94 = 10,066.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,449.98/25,460.94 = 10,066.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,449.98x = 25,460.94 × 10,066.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,449.98x = 256,302,043.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,302,043.29/18,449.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,891.72

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