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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,440.91, 25,444.86 and 10,481.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,440.91, 25,444.86 and 10,481.78 is: 14,462.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,440.91 : 25,444.86 = 10,481.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,440.91/25,444.86 = 10,481.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,440.91x = 25,444.86 × 10,481.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,440.91x = 266,707,424.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,707,424.65/18,440.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,462.81

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