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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,479.58, 25,501.74 and 10,096.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,479.58, 25,501.74 and 10,096.08 is: 13,932.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,479.58 : 25,501.74 = 10,096.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,479.58/25,501.74 = 10,096.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,479.58x = 25,501.74 × 10,096.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,479.58x = 257,467,607.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,467,607.18/18,479.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,932.55

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