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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,449.51, 25,462.52 and 10,492.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,449.51, 25,462.52 and 10,492.94 is: 14,481.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,449.51 : 25,462.52 = 10,492.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,449.51/25,462.52 = 10,492.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,449.51x = 25,462.52 × 10,492.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,449.51x = 267,176,745.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,176,745.15/18,449.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,481.51

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