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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,460.09, 25,474.80 and 10,076.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,460.09, 25,474.80 and 10,076.59 is: 13,905.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,460.09 : 25,474.80 = 10,076.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,460.09/25,474.80 = 10,076.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,460.09x = 25,474.80 × 10,076.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,460.09x = 256,699,114.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,699,114.93/18,460.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,905.63

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