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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,411.50, 25,408.14 and 10,028

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,411.50, 25,408.14 and 10,028 is: 13,838.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,411.50 : 25,408.14 = 10,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,411.50/25,408.14 = 10,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,411.50x = 25,408.14 × 10,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,411.50x = 254,792,827.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,792,827.92/18,411.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,838.79

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