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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,459.60, 25,473.84 and 10,076.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,459.60, 25,473.84 and 10,076.10 is: 13,904.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,459.60 : 25,473.84 = 10,076.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,459.60/25,473.84 = 10,076.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,459.60x = 25,473.84 × 10,076.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,459.60x = 256,676,959.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,676,959.22/18,459.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,904.80

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