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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,456.64, 25,470.24 and 10,073.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,456.64, 25,470.24 and 10,073.14 is: 13,900.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,456.64 : 25,470.24 = 10,073.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,456.64/25,470.24 = 10,073.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,456.64x = 25,470.24 × 10,073.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,456.64x = 256,565,293.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,565,293.35/18,456.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,900.98

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