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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,457.63, 25,471.55 and 10,074.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,457.63, 25,471.55 and 10,074.13 is: 13,902.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,457.63 : 25,471.55 = 10,074.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,457.63/25,471.55 = 10,074.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,457.63x = 25,471.55 × 10,074.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,457.63x = 256,603,706.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,603,706.00/18,457.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,902.31

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