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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,457.62, 25,470.63 and 10,499.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,457.62, 25,470.63 and 10,499.10 is: 14,488.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,457.62 : 25,470.63 = 10,499.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,457.62/25,470.63 = 10,499.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,457.62x = 25,470.63 × 10,499.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,457.62x = 267,418,691.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,418,691.43/18,457.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,488.25

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