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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,479.91, 25,502.36 and 10,096.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,479.91, 25,502.36 and 10,096.59 is: 13,933.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,479.91 : 25,502.36 = 10,096.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,479.91/25,502.36 = 10,096.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,479.91x = 25,502.36 × 10,096.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,479.91x = 257,486,872.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,486,872.95/18,479.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,933.34

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