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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,462.08, 25,476.72 and 10,076.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,462.08, 25,476.72 and 10,076.96 is: 13,905.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,462.08 : 25,476.72 = 10,076.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,462.08/25,476.72 = 10,076.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,462.08x = 25,476.72 × 10,076.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,462.08x = 256,727,888.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,727,888.37/18,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,905.69

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