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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,458.93, 25,473.89 and 10,502.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,458.93, 25,473.89 and 10,502.30 is: 14,493.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,458.93 : 25,473.89 = 10,502.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,458.93/25,473.89 = 10,502.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,458.93x = 25,473.89 × 10,502.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,458.93x = 267,534,434.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,534,434.95/18,458.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,493.50

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