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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,449.64, 25,458.03 and 10,896.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,449.64, 25,458.03 and 10,896.30 is: 15,035.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,449.64 : 25,458.03 = 10,896.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,449.64/25,458.03 = 10,896.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,449.64x = 25,458.03 × 10,896.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,449.64x = 277,398,332.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,398,332.29/18,449.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,035.43

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