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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,405, 25,396.88 and 10,447.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,405, 25,396.88 and 10,447.29 is: 14,416.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,405 : 25,396.88 = 10,447.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,405/25,396.88 = 10,447.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,405x = 25,396.88 × 10,447.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,405x = 265,328,518.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,328,518.22/18,405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,416.11

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