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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,466.42, 25,483.34 and 10,508.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,466.42, 25,483.34 and 10,508.48 is: 14,501.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,466.42 : 25,483.34 = 10,508.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,466.42/25,483.34 = 10,508.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,466.42x = 25,483.34 × 10,508.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,466.42x = 267,791,168.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,791,168.72/18,466.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,501.52

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