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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,462.26, 25,475.17 and 10,394.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,462.26, 25,475.17 and 10,394.74 is: 14,343.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,462.26 : 25,475.17 = 10,394.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,462.26/25,475.17 = 10,394.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,462.26x = 25,475.17 × 10,394.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,462.26x = 264,807,589.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,807,589.26/18,462.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,343.19

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