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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,444.64, 25,454.64 and 10,061.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,444.64, 25,454.64 and 10,061.28 is: 13,885.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,444.64 : 25,454.64 = 10,061.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,444.64/25,454.64 = 10,061.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,444.64x = 25,454.64 × 10,061.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,444.64x = 256,106,260.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,106,260.34/18,444.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,885.13

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