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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,480.60, 25,503.82 and 10,097.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,480.60, 25,503.82 and 10,097.10 is: 13,934.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,480.60 : 25,503.82 = 10,097.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,480.60/25,503.82 = 10,097.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,480.60x = 25,503.82 × 10,097.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,480.60x = 257,514,620.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,514,620.92/18,480.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,934.32

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