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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,464.55, 25,481.05 and 10,081.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,464.55, 25,481.05 and 10,081.05 is: 13,911.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,464.55 : 25,481.05 = 10,081.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,464.55/25,481.05 = 10,081.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,464.55x = 25,481.05 × 10,081.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,464.55x = 256,875,739.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,875,739.10/18,464.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,911.83

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