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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,477.36, 25,498.80 and 10,094.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,477.36, 25,498.80 and 10,094.40 is: 13,930.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,477.36 : 25,498.80 = 10,094.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,477.36/25,498.80 = 10,094.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,477.36x = 25,498.80 × 10,094.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,477.36x = 257,395,086.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,395,086.72/18,477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,930.30

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