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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,444.79, 25,453.89 and 10,061.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,444.79, 25,453.89 and 10,061.47 is: 13,884.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,444.79 : 25,453.89 = 10,061.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,444.79/25,453.89 = 10,061.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,444.79x = 25,453.89 × 10,061.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,444.79x = 256,103,373.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,103,373.04/18,444.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,884.87

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