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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,458.69, 25,472.93 and 10,075.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,458.69, 25,472.93 and 10,075.19 is: 13,903.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,458.69 : 25,472.93 = 10,075.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,458.69/25,472.93 = 10,075.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,458.69x = 25,472.93 × 10,075.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,458.69x = 256,644,431.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,644,431.87/18,458.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,903.72

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