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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,489.08, 25,517.58 and 10,942.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,489.08, 25,517.58 and 10,942.04 is: 15,101.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,489.08 : 25,517.58 = 10,942.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,489.08/25,517.58 = 10,942.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,489.08x = 25,517.58 × 10,942.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,489.08x = 279,214,381.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,214,381.06/18,489.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,101.58

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