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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,448.02, 25,461.52 and 10,893.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,448.02, 25,461.52 and 10,893.86 is: 15,035.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,448.02 : 25,461.52 = 10,893.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,448.02/25,461.52 = 10,893.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,448.02x = 25,461.52 × 10,893.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,448.02x = 277,374,234.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,374,234.27/18,448.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,035.45

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