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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,462.64, 25,478.46 and 10,079.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,462.64, 25,478.46 and 10,079.14 is: 13,909.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,462.64 : 25,478.46 = 10,079.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,462.64/25,478.46 = 10,079.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,462.64x = 25,478.46 × 10,079.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,462.64x = 256,800,965.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,800,965.32/18,462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,909.22

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