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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,447.48, 25,457.49 and 10,063.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,447.48, 25,457.49 and 10,063.98 is: 13,888.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,447.48 : 25,457.49 = 10,063.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,447.48/25,457.49 = 10,063.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,447.48x = 25,457.49 × 10,063.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,447.48x = 256,203,670.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,203,670.21/18,447.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,888.27

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