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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,458.72, 25,473.12 and 10,075.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,458.72, 25,473.12 and 10,075.28 is: 13,903.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,458.72 : 25,473.12 = 10,075.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,458.72/25,473.12 = 10,075.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,458.72x = 25,473.12 × 10,075.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,458.72x = 256,648,816.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,648,816.47/18,458.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,903.93

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