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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,411.96, 25,408.80 and 10,028.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,411.96, 25,408.80 and 10,028.46 is: 13,839.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,411.96 : 25,408.80 = 10,028.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,411.96/25,408.80 = 10,028.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,411.96x = 25,408.80 × 10,028.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,411.96x = 254,811,134.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,811,134.45/18,411.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,839.44

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