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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,401.44, 25,394.64 and 10,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,401.44, 25,394.64 and 10,444 is: 14,413.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,401.44 : 25,394.64 = 10,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,401.44/25,394.64 = 10,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,401.44x = 25,394.64 × 10,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,401.44x = 265,221,620.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,221,620.16/18,401.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,413.09

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