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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,444.92, 25,451.42 and 10,486.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,444.92, 25,451.42 and 10,486.26 is: 14,469.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,444.92 : 25,451.42 = 10,486.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,444.92/25,451.42 = 10,486.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,444.92x = 25,451.42 × 10,486.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,444.92x = 266,890,155.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,890,155.06/18,444.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,469.58

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