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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,443.58, 25,452.27 and 10,485.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,443.58, 25,452.27 and 10,485.33 is: 14,469.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,443.58 : 25,452.27 = 10,485.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,443.58/25,452.27 = 10,485.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,443.58x = 25,452.27 × 10,485.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,443.58x = 266,875,450.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,875,450.20/18,443.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,469.83

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