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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,468.06, 25,479.90 and 10,914.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,468.06, 25,479.90 and 10,914.60 is: 15,058.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,468.06 : 25,479.90 = 10,914.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,468.06/25,479.90 = 10,914.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,468.06x = 25,479.90 × 10,914.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,468.06x = 278,102,916.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,102,916.54/18,468.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,058.59

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