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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,455.63, 25,468.79 and 10,072.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,455.63, 25,468.79 and 10,072.13 is: 13,899.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,455.63 : 25,468.79 = 10,072.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,455.63/25,468.79 = 10,072.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,455.63x = 25,468.79 × 10,072.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,455.63x = 256,524,786.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,524,786.12/18,455.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,899.54

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