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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,468.64, 25,486.77 and 10,085.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,468.64, 25,486.77 and 10,085.14 is: 13,917.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,468.64 : 25,486.77 = 10,085.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,468.64/25,486.77 = 10,085.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,468.64x = 25,486.77 × 10,085.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,468.64x = 257,037,643.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,037,643.60/18,468.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,917.52

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