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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,430.92, 25,434.69 and 10,473.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,430.92, 25,434.69 and 10,473.15 is: 14,452.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,430.92 : 25,434.69 = 10,473.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,430.92/25,434.69 = 10,473.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,430.92x = 25,434.69 × 10,473.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,430.92x = 266,381,323.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,381,323.57/18,430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,452.96

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