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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,486.88, 25,512.24 and 10,103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,486.88, 25,512.24 and 10,103.68 is: 13,943.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,486.88 : 25,512.24 = 10,103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,486.88/25,512.24 = 10,103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,486.88x = 25,512.24 × 10,103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,486.88x = 257,767,509.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,767,509.04/18,486.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,943.27

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