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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,442.98, 25,460.73 and 10,891.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,442.98, 25,460.73 and 10,891.62 is: 15,036.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,442.98 : 25,460.73 = 10,891.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,442.98/25,460.73 = 10,891.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,442.98x = 25,460.73 × 10,891.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,442.98x = 277,308,596.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,308,596.08/18,442.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,036.00

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