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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,444.65, 25,453.62 and 10,061.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,444.65, 25,453.62 and 10,061.15 is: 13,884.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,444.65 : 25,453.62 = 10,061.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,444.65/25,453.62 = 10,061.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,444.65x = 25,453.62 × 10,061.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,444.65x = 256,092,561.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,092,561.59/18,444.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,884.39

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