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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,456.94, 25,470.35 and 10,499.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,456.94, 25,470.35 and 10,499.14 is: 14,488.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,456.94 : 25,470.35 = 10,499.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,456.94/25,470.35 = 10,499.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,456.94x = 25,470.35 × 10,499.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,456.94x = 267,416,770.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,416,770.50/18,456.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,488.69

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