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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,460.89, 25,473.71 and 10,503.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,460.89, 25,473.71 and 10,503.25 is: 14,493.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,460.89 : 25,473.71 = 10,503.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,460.89/25,473.71 = 10,503.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,460.89x = 25,473.71 × 10,503.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,460.89x = 267,556,744.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,556,744.56/18,460.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,493.17

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