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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,456.68, 25,467.21 and 10,901.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,456.68, 25,467.21 and 10,901.96 is: 15,042.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,456.68 : 25,467.21 = 10,901.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,456.68/25,467.21 = 10,901.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,456.68x = 25,467.21 × 10,901.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,456.68x = 277,642,472.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,642,472.90/18,456.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,042.93

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