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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,451.02, 25,462.40 and 10,493.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,451.02, 25,462.40 and 10,493.73 is: 14,481.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,451.02 : 25,462.40 = 10,493.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,451.02/25,462.40 = 10,493.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,451.02x = 25,462.40 × 10,493.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,451.02x = 267,195,550.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,195,550.75/18,451.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,481.34

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