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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,450.36, 25,461.96 and 10,066.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,450.36, 25,461.96 and 10,066.92 is: 13,892.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,450.36 : 25,461.96 = 10,066.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,450.36/25,461.96 = 10,066.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,450.36x = 25,461.96 × 10,066.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,450.36x = 256,323,514.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,323,514.36/18,450.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,892.60

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