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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,464.63, 25,481.25 and 10,081.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,464.63, 25,481.25 and 10,081.13 is: 13,911.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,464.63 : 25,481.25 = 10,081.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,464.63/25,481.25 = 10,081.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,464.63x = 25,481.25 × 10,081.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,464.63x = 256,879,666.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,879,666.41/18,464.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,911.99

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