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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,450.93, 25,462.85 and 10,494.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,450.93, 25,462.85 and 10,494.30 is: 14,482.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,450.93 : 25,462.85 = 10,494.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,450.93/25,462.85 = 10,494.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,450.93x = 25,462.85 × 10,494.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,450.93x = 267,214,734.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,214,734.28/18,450.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,482.45

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