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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,460.24, 25,471.01 and 10,901.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,460.24, 25,471.01 and 10,901.41 is: 15,041.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,460.24 : 25,471.01 = 10,901.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,460.24/25,471.01 = 10,901.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,460.24x = 25,471.01 × 10,901.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,460.24x = 277,669,886.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,669,886.70/18,460.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,041.51

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