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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,440.99, 25,448.64 and 10,484.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,440.99, 25,448.64 and 10,484.87 is: 14,469.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,440.99 : 25,448.64 = 10,484.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,440.99/25,448.64 = 10,484.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,440.99x = 25,448.64 × 10,484.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,440.99x = 266,825,682.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,825,682.08/18,440.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,469.17

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