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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,456.98, 25,470.60 and 10,073.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,456.98, 25,470.60 and 10,073.48 is: 13,901.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,456.98 : 25,470.60 = 10,073.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,456.98/25,470.60 = 10,073.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,456.98x = 25,470.60 × 10,073.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,456.98x = 256,577,579.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,577,579.69/18,456.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,901.38

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