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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,458.51, 25,472.74 and 10,075.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,458.51, 25,472.74 and 10,075.01 is: 13,903.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,458.51 : 25,472.74 = 10,075.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,458.51/25,472.74 = 10,075.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,458.51x = 25,472.74 × 10,075.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,458.51x = 256,638,062.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,638,062.38/18,458.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,903.51

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