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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,404.97, 25,398.98 and 10,447.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,404.97, 25,398.98 and 10,447.33 is: 14,417.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,404.97 : 25,398.98 = 10,447.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,404.97/25,398.98 = 10,447.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,404.97x = 25,398.98 × 10,447.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,404.97x = 265,351,346.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,351,346.49/18,404.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,417.38

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