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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,460.48, 25,475.43 and 10,076.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,460.48, 25,475.43 and 10,076.98 is: 13,906.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,460.48 : 25,475.43 = 10,076.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,460.48/25,475.43 = 10,076.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,460.48x = 25,475.43 × 10,076.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,460.48x = 256,715,398.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,715,398.60/18,460.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,906.21

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