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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,459.62, 25,473.39 and 10,501.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,459.62, 25,473.39 and 10,501.10 is: 14,491.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,459.62 : 25,473.39 = 10,501.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,459.62/25,473.39 = 10,501.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,459.62x = 25,473.39 × 10,501.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,459.62x = 267,498,615.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,498,615.73/18,459.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,491.01

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