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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,458.70, 25,464.15 and 13,415.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,458.70, 25,464.15 and 13,415.10 is: 18,506.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,458.70 : 25,464.15 = 13,415.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,458.70/25,464.15 = 13,415.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,458.70x = 25,464.15 × 13,415.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,458.70x = 341,604,118.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,604,118.67/18,458.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,506.40

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