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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,451.56, 25,462.44 and 10,068.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,451.56, 25,462.44 and 10,068.06 is: 13,893.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,451.56 : 25,462.44 = 10,068.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,451.56/25,462.44 = 10,068.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,451.56x = 25,462.44 × 10,068.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,451.56x = 256,357,373.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,357,373.67/18,451.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,893.53

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