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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,439.97, 25,450.20 and 10,888.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,439.97, 25,450.20 and 10,888.13 is: 15,027.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,439.97 : 25,450.20 = 10,888.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,439.97/25,450.20 = 10,888.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,439.97x = 25,450.20 × 10,888.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,439.97x = 277,105,149.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,105,149.75/18,439.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,027.42

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