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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,454.07, 25,465.68 and 10,496.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,454.07, 25,465.68 and 10,496.13 is: 14,484.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,454.07 : 25,465.68 = 10,496.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,454.07/25,465.68 = 10,496.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,454.07x = 25,465.68 × 10,496.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,454.07x = 267,290,960.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,290,960.49/18,454.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,484.12

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