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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,451.16, 25,462.70 and 10,067.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,451.16, 25,462.70 and 10,067.84 is: 13,893.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,451.16 : 25,462.70 = 10,067.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,451.16/25,462.70 = 10,067.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,451.16x = 25,462.70 × 10,067.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,451.16x = 256,354,389.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,354,389.57/18,451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,893.67

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