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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,452.41, 25,466.20 and 10,901.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,452.41, 25,466.20 and 10,901.18 is: 15,044.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,452.41 : 25,466.20 = 10,901.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,452.41/25,466.20 = 10,901.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,452.41x = 25,466.20 × 10,901.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,452.41x = 277,611,666.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,611,666.53/18,452.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,044.74

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