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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,512.46, 25,547.94 and 10,128.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,512.46, 25,547.94 and 10,128.96 is: 13,978.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,512.46 : 25,547.94 = 10,128.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,512.46/25,547.94 = 10,128.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,512.46x = 25,547.94 × 10,128.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,512.46x = 258,774,062.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,774,062.34/18,512.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,978.37

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