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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,471.23, 25,483.96 and 10,511.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,471.23, 25,483.96 and 10,511.45 is: 14,502.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,471.23 : 25,483.96 = 10,511.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,471.23/25,483.96 = 10,511.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,471.23x = 25,483.96 × 10,511.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,471.23x = 267,873,408.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,873,408.77/18,471.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,502.20

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