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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,465.26, 25,482.68 and 10,507.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,465.26, 25,482.68 and 10,507.31 is: 14,500.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,465.26 : 25,482.68 = 10,507.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,465.26/25,482.68 = 10,507.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,465.26x = 25,482.68 × 10,507.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,465.26x = 267,754,238.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,754,238.44/18,465.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,500.44

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