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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,425.55, 25,427.94 and 10,469.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,425.55, 25,427.94 and 10,469.13 is: 14,447.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,425.55 : 25,427.94 = 10,469.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,425.55/25,427.94 = 10,469.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,425.55x = 25,427.94 × 10,469.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,425.55x = 266,208,409.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,208,409.49/18,425.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,447.79

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