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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,458.91, 25,473.15 and 10,075.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,458.91, 25,473.15 and 10,075.41 is: 13,903.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,458.91 : 25,473.15 = 10,075.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,458.91/25,473.15 = 10,075.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,458.91x = 25,473.15 × 10,075.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,458.91x = 256,652,430.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,652,430.24/18,458.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,903.99

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