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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,462.33, 25,478.55 and 10,504.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,462.33, 25,478.55 and 10,504.49 is: 14,496.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,462.33 : 25,478.55 = 10,504.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,462.33/25,478.55 = 10,504.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,462.33x = 25,478.55 × 10,504.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,462.33x = 267,639,046.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,639,046.30/18,462.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,496.49

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