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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,410.46, 25,406.73 and 10,026.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,410.46, 25,406.73 and 10,026.96 is: 13,837.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,410.46 : 25,406.73 = 10,026.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,410.46/25,406.73 = 10,026.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,410.46x = 25,406.73 × 10,026.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,410.46x = 254,752,265.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,752,265.44/18,410.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,837.37

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