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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,475.26, 25,495.89 and 10,091.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,475.26, 25,495.89 and 10,091.76 is: 13,926.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,475.26 : 25,495.89 = 10,091.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,475.26/25,495.89 = 10,091.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,475.26x = 25,495.89 × 10,091.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,475.26x = 257,298,402.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,298,402.87/18,475.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,926.65

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