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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,481.64, 25,504.62 and 10,098.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,481.64, 25,504.62 and 10,098.20 is: 13,935.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,481.64 : 25,504.62 = 10,098.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,481.64/25,504.62 = 10,098.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,481.64x = 25,504.62 × 10,098.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,481.64x = 257,550,753.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,550,753.68/18,481.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,935.49

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