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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,479.39, 25,501.51 and 10,095.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,479.39, 25,501.51 and 10,095.95 is: 13,932.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,479.39 : 25,501.51 = 10,095.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,479.39/25,501.51 = 10,095.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,479.39x = 25,501.51 × 10,095.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,479.39x = 257,461,969.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,461,969.88/18,479.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,932.38

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