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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,477.60, 25,499.68 and 10,094.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,477.60, 25,499.68 and 10,094.10 is: 13,930.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,477.60 : 25,499.68 = 10,094.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,477.60/25,499.68 = 10,094.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,477.60x = 25,499.68 × 10,094.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,477.60x = 257,396,319.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,396,319.89/18,477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,930.18

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