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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,487.36, 25,512.56 and 10,103.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,487.36, 25,512.56 and 10,103.86 is: 13,943.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,487.36 : 25,512.56 = 10,103.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,487.36/25,512.56 = 10,103.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,487.36x = 25,512.56 × 10,103.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,487.36x = 257,775,315.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,775,315.85/18,487.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,943.33

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