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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,487.58, 25,512.78 and 10,104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,487.58, 25,512.78 and 10,104.08 is: 13,943.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,487.58 : 25,512.78 = 10,104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,487.58/25,512.78 = 10,104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,487.58x = 25,512.78 × 10,104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,487.58x = 257,783,170.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,783,170.14/18,487.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,943.59

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