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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,460.26, 25,475.40 and 10,076.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,460.26, 25,475.40 and 10,076.76 is: 13,906.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,460.26 : 25,475.40 = 10,076.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,460.26/25,475.40 = 10,076.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,460.26x = 25,475.40 × 10,076.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,460.26x = 256,709,491.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,709,491.70/18,460.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,906.06

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