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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,493.54, 25,519.10 and 10,940.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,493.54, 25,519.10 and 10,940.16 is: 15,096.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,493.54 : 25,519.10 = 10,940.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,493.54/25,519.10 = 10,940.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,493.54x = 25,519.10 × 10,940.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,493.54x = 279,183,037.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,183,037.06/18,493.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,096.25

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