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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,460.17, 25,474.91 and 10,076.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,460.17, 25,474.91 and 10,076.67 is: 13,905.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,460.17 : 25,474.91 = 10,076.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,460.17/25,474.91 = 10,076.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,460.17x = 25,474.91 × 10,076.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,460.17x = 256,702,210.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,702,210.97/18,460.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,905.73

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