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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,487.66, 25,513.90 and 10,938.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,487.66, 25,513.90 and 10,938.41 is: 15,095.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,487.66 : 25,513.90 = 10,938.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,487.66/25,513.90 = 10,938.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,487.66x = 25,513.90 × 10,938.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,487.66x = 279,081,498.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,081,498.90/18,487.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,095.56

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