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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,449.06, 25,461.96 and 10,493.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,449.06, 25,461.96 and 10,493.24 is: 14,481.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,449.06 : 25,461.96 = 10,493.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,449.06/25,461.96 = 10,493.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,449.06x = 25,461.96 × 10,493.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,449.06x = 267,178,457.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,178,457.15/18,449.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,481.96

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