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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,443.95, 25,452.66 and 10,060.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,443.95, 25,452.66 and 10,060.45 is: 13,883.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,443.95 : 25,452.66 = 10,060.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,443.95/25,452.66 = 10,060.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,443.95x = 25,452.66 × 10,060.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,443.95x = 256,065,245.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,065,245.68/18,443.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,883.43

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