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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,462.79, 25,476.42 and 10,502.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,462.79, 25,476.42 and 10,502.83 is: 14,492.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,462.79 : 25,476.42 = 10,502.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,462.79/25,476.42 = 10,502.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,462.79x = 25,476.42 × 10,502.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,462.79x = 267,574,508.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,574,508.27/18,462.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,492.64

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