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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,450.72, 25,462.44 and 10,493.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,450.72, 25,462.44 and 10,493.82 is: 14,481.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,450.72 : 25,462.44 = 10,493.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,450.72/25,462.44 = 10,493.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,450.72x = 25,462.44 × 10,493.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,450.72x = 267,198,262.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,198,262.12/18,450.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,481.73

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