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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,601.47, 25,669.29 and 10,103.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,601.47, 25,669.29 and 10,103.40 is: 13,942.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,601.47 : 25,669.29 = 10,103.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,601.47/25,669.29 = 10,103.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,601.47x = 25,669.29 × 10,103.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,601.47x = 259,347,104.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,347,104.59/18,601.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,942.29

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