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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,464.68, 25,481.82 and 10,508.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,464.68, 25,481.82 and 10,508.05 is: 14,501.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,464.68 : 25,481.82 = 10,508.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,464.68/25,481.82 = 10,508.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,464.68x = 25,481.82 × 10,508.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,464.68x = 267,764,238.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,764,238.65/18,464.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,501.43

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