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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,462.16, 25,477.92 and 10,078.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,462.16, 25,477.92 and 10,078.88 is: 13,908.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,462.16 : 25,477.92 = 10,078.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,462.16/25,477.92 = 10,078.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,462.16x = 25,477.92 × 10,078.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,462.16x = 256,788,898.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,788,898.33/18,462.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,908.93

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