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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,456.05, 25,472.58 and 10,901.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,456.05, 25,472.58 and 10,901.86 is: 15,046.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,456.05 : 25,472.58 = 10,901.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,456.05/25,472.58 = 10,901.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,456.05x = 25,472.58 × 10,901.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,456.05x = 277,698,501.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,698,501.00/18,456.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,046.48

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