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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,451.48, 25,462.98 and 10,067.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,451.48, 25,462.98 and 10,067.92 is: 13,893.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,451.48 : 25,462.98 = 10,067.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,451.48/25,462.98 = 10,067.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,451.48x = 25,462.98 × 10,067.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,451.48x = 256,359,245.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,359,245.60/18,451.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,893.70

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