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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,479.43, 25,501.62 and 10,095.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,479.43, 25,501.62 and 10,095.93 is: 13,932.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,479.43 : 25,501.62 = 10,095.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,479.43/25,501.62 = 10,095.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,479.43x = 25,501.62 × 10,095.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,479.43x = 257,462,570.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,462,570.41/18,479.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,932.39

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