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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,448.79, 25,462.58 and 10,894.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,448.79, 25,462.58 and 10,894.61 is: 15,036.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,448.79 : 25,462.58 = 10,894.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,448.79/25,462.58 = 10,894.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,448.79x = 25,462.58 × 10,894.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,448.79x = 277,404,696.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,404,696.91/18,448.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,036.48

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