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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,465.39, 25,484.43 and 10,399.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,465.39, 25,484.43 and 10,399.31 is: 14,352.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,465.39 : 25,484.43 = 10,399.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,465.39/25,484.43 = 10,399.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,465.39x = 25,484.43 × 10,399.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,465.39x = 265,020,487.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,020,487.74/18,465.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,352.28

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