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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,486.64, 25,511.52 and 10,103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,486.64, 25,511.52 and 10,103.20 is: 13,942.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,486.64 : 25,511.52 = 10,103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,486.64/25,511.52 = 10,103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,486.64x = 25,511.52 × 10,103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,486.64x = 257,747,988.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,747,988.86/18,486.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,942.39

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