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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,452.79, 25,464.81 and 10,069.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,452.79, 25,464.81 and 10,069.29 is: 13,895.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,452.79 : 25,464.81 = 10,069.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,452.79/25,464.81 = 10,069.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,452.79x = 25,464.81 × 10,069.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,452.79x = 256,412,556.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,412,556.68/18,452.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,895.60

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