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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,430.67, 25,432.09 and 10,470.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,430.67, 25,432.09 and 10,470.66 is: 14,448.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,430.67 : 25,432.09 = 10,470.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,430.67/25,432.09 = 10,470.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,430.67x = 25,432.09 × 10,470.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,430.67x = 266,290,741.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,290,741.30/18,430.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,448.24

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