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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,482.96, 25,506.44 and 10,099.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,482.96, 25,506.44 and 10,099.44 is: 13,937.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,482.96 : 25,506.44 = 10,099.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,482.96/25,506.44 = 10,099.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,482.96x = 25,506.44 × 10,099.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,482.96x = 257,600,760.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,600,760.39/18,482.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,937.20

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