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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,481, 25,504.32 and 10,098.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,481, 25,504.32 and 10,098.04 is: 13,935.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,481 : 25,504.32 = 10,098.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,481/25,504.32 = 10,098.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,481x = 25,504.32 × 10,098.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,481x = 257,543,643.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,543,643.53/18,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,935.59

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