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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,407.61, 25,402.62 and 10,449.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,407.61, 25,402.62 and 10,449.96 is: 14,421.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,407.61 : 25,402.62 = 10,449.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,407.61/25,402.62 = 10,449.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,407.61x = 25,402.62 × 10,449.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,407.61x = 265,456,362.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,456,362.90/18,407.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,421.01

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