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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,444.63, 25,453.53 and 10,061.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,444.63, 25,453.53 and 10,061.13 is: 13,884.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,444.63 : 25,453.53 = 10,061.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,444.63/25,453.53 = 10,061.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,444.63x = 25,453.53 × 10,061.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,444.63x = 256,091,274.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,091,274.29/18,444.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,884.33

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