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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,479.52, 25,501.32 and 10,095.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,479.52, 25,501.32 and 10,095.84 is: 13,932.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,479.52 : 25,501.32 = 10,095.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,479.52/25,501.32 = 10,095.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,479.52x = 25,501.32 × 10,095.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,479.52x = 257,457,246.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,457,246.51/18,479.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,932.03

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