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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,464.58, 25,480.99 and 10,081.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,464.58, 25,480.99 and 10,081.08 is: 13,911.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,464.58 : 25,480.99 = 10,081.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,464.58/25,480.99 = 10,081.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,464.58x = 25,480.99 × 10,081.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,464.58x = 256,875,873.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,875,873.47/18,464.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,911.82

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