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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,458.61, 25,467.98 and 10,499.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,458.61, 25,467.98 and 10,499.55 is: 14,486.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,458.61 : 25,467.98 = 10,499.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,458.61/25,467.98 = 10,499.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,458.61x = 25,467.98 × 10,499.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,458.61x = 267,402,329.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,402,329.41/18,458.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,486.59

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