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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,471.69, 25,489.87 and 10,918.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,471.69, 25,489.87 and 10,918.71 is: 15,067.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,471.69 : 25,489.87 = 10,918.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,471.69/25,489.87 = 10,918.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,471.69x = 25,489.87 × 10,918.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,471.69x = 278,316,498.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,316,498.47/18,471.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,067.19

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