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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,477.67, 25,498.65 and 10,094.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,477.67, 25,498.65 and 10,094.17 is: 13,929.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,477.67 : 25,498.65 = 10,094.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,477.67/25,498.65 = 10,094.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,477.67x = 25,498.65 × 10,094.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,477.67x = 257,387,707.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,387,707.87/18,477.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,929.66

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