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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,481.14, 25,503.96 and 10,097.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,481.14, 25,503.96 and 10,097.64 is: 13,934.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,481.14 : 25,503.96 = 10,097.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,481.14/25,503.96 = 10,097.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,481.14x = 25,503.96 × 10,097.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,481.14x = 257,529,806.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,529,806.65/18,481.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,934.74

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