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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,477.03, 25,491.98 and 10,517.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,477.03, 25,491.98 and 10,517.27 is: 14,510.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,477.03 : 25,491.98 = 10,517.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,477.03/25,491.98 = 10,517.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,477.03x = 25,491.98 × 10,517.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,477.03x = 268,105,856.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,105,856.45/18,477.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,510.22

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