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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,472.72, 25,491.72 and 10,515.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,472.72, 25,491.72 and 10,515.28 is: 14,510.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,472.72 : 25,491.72 = 10,515.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,472.72/25,491.72 = 10,515.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,472.72x = 25,491.72 × 10,515.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,472.72x = 268,052,573.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,052,573.48/18,472.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,510.73

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