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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,439.68, 25,443.84 and 10,990.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,439.68, 25,443.84 and 10,990.08 is: 15,164.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,439.68 : 25,443.84 = 10,990.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,439.68/25,443.84 = 10,990.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,439.68x = 25,443.84 × 10,990.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,439.68x = 279,629,837.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,629,837.11/18,439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,164.57

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