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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,476.64, 25,497.72 and 10,093.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,476.64, 25,497.72 and 10,093.20 is: 13,928.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,476.64 : 25,497.72 = 10,093.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,476.64/25,497.72 = 10,093.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,476.64x = 25,497.72 × 10,093.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,476.64x = 257,353,587.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,353,587.50/18,476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,928.59

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