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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,481.13, 25,503.95 and 10,097.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,481.13, 25,503.95 and 10,097.63 is: 13,934.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,481.13 : 25,503.95 = 10,097.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,481.13/25,503.95 = 10,097.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,481.13x = 25,503.95 × 10,097.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,481.13x = 257,529,348.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,529,348.36/18,481.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,934.72

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