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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,477.78, 25,499.28 and 10,094.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,477.78, 25,499.28 and 10,094.28 is: 13,930.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,477.78 : 25,499.28 = 10,094.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,477.78/25,499.28 = 10,094.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,477.78x = 25,499.28 × 10,094.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,477.78x = 257,396,872.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,396,872.12/18,477.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,930.08

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