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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,444.96, 25,451.33 and 10,485.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,444.96, 25,451.33 and 10,485.18 is: 14,468.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,444.96 : 25,451.33 = 10,485.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,444.96/25,451.33 = 10,485.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,444.96x = 25,451.33 × 10,485.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,444.96x = 266,861,723.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,861,723.86/18,444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,468.00

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