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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,465.63, 25,482.77 and 10,082.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,465.63, 25,482.77 and 10,082.13 is: 13,913.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,465.63 : 25,482.77 = 10,082.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,465.63/25,482.77 = 10,082.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,465.63x = 25,482.77 × 10,082.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,465.63x = 256,920,599.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,920,599.90/18,465.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,913.45

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