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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,451.04, 25,462.40 and 10,067.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,451.04, 25,462.40 and 10,067.54 is: 13,893.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,451.04 : 25,462.40 = 10,067.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,451.04/25,462.40 = 10,067.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,451.04x = 25,462.40 × 10,067.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,451.04x = 256,343,730.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,343,730.50/18,451.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,893.19

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