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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,443.37, 25,445.84 and 10,887.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,443.37, 25,445.84 and 10,887.15 is: 15,020.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,443.37 : 25,445.84 = 10,887.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,443.37/25,445.84 = 10,887.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,443.37x = 25,445.84 × 10,887.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,443.37x = 277,032,622.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,032,622.52/18,443.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,020.72

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