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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,466.66, 25,483.89 and 10,083.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,466.66, 25,483.89 and 10,083.10 is: 13,914.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,466.66 : 25,483.89 = 10,083.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,466.66/25,483.89 = 10,083.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,466.66x = 25,483.89 × 10,083.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,466.66x = 256,956,611.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,956,611.26/18,466.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,914.62

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