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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,444, 25,452.72 and 10,060.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,444, 25,452.72 and 10,060.68 is: 13,883.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,444 : 25,452.72 = 10,060.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,444/25,452.72 = 10,060.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,444x = 25,452.72 × 10,060.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,444x = 256,071,671.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,071,671.05/18,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,883.74

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