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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,460.77, 25,470.34 and 10,907.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,460.77, 25,470.34 and 10,907.79 is: 15,049.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,460.77 : 25,470.34 = 10,907.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,460.77/25,470.34 = 10,907.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,460.77x = 25,470.34 × 10,907.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,460.77x = 277,825,119.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,825,119.95/18,460.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,049.49

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