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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,482.76, 25,506.22 and 10,099.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,482.76, 25,506.22 and 10,099.26 is: 13,936.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,482.76 : 25,506.22 = 10,099.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,482.76/25,506.22 = 10,099.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,482.76x = 25,506.22 × 10,099.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,482.76x = 257,593,947.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,593,947.40/18,482.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,936.98

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