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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,444.80, 25,454.40 and 10,062.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,444.80, 25,454.40 and 10,062.08 is: 13,885.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,444.80 : 25,454.40 = 10,062.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,444.80/25,454.40 = 10,062.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,444.80x = 25,454.40 × 10,062.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,444.80x = 256,124,209.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,124,209.15/18,444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,885.98

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