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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,447.62, 25,456.97 and 10,381.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,447.62, 25,456.97 and 10,381.10 is: 14,325.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,447.62 : 25,456.97 = 10,381.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,447.62/25,456.97 = 10,381.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,447.62x = 25,456.97 × 10,381.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,447.62x = 264,271,299.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,271,299.36/18,447.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,325.50

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