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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,492.54, 25,519.68 and 9,994.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,492.54, 25,519.68 and 9,994.65 is: 13,792.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,492.54 : 25,519.68 = 9,994.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,492.54/25,519.68 = 9,994.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,492.54x = 25,519.68 × 9,994.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,492.54x = 255,060,269.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,060,269.71/18,492.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,792.60

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