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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,434.83, 25,439.25 and 10,476.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,434.83, 25,439.25 and 10,476.94 is: 14,457.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,434.83 : 25,439.25 = 10,476.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,434.83/25,439.25 = 10,476.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,434.83x = 25,439.25 × 10,476.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,434.83x = 266,525,495.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,525,495.90/18,434.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,457.71

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