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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,490, 25,516.38 and 10,106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,490, 25,516.38 and 10,106.68 is: 13,947.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,490 : 25,516.38 = 10,106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,490/25,516.38 = 10,106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,490x = 25,516.38 × 10,106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,490x = 257,885,887.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,885,887.42/18,490
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,947.32

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