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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,464.66, 25,483.92 and 10,508.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,464.66, 25,483.92 and 10,508.84 is: 14,503.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,464.66 : 25,483.92 = 10,508.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,464.66/25,483.92 = 10,508.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,464.66x = 25,483.92 × 10,508.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,464.66x = 267,806,437.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,806,437.85/18,464.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,503.73

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