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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,459.67, 25,474.32 and 10,076.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,459.67, 25,474.32 and 10,076.17 is: 13,905.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,459.67 : 25,474.32 = 10,076.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,459.67/25,474.32 = 10,076.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,459.67x = 25,474.32 × 10,076.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,459.67x = 256,683,578.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,683,578.95/18,459.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,905.10

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