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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,412.92, 25,410.78 and 10,029.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,412.92, 25,410.78 and 10,029.42 is: 13,841.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,412.92 : 25,410.78 = 10,029.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,412.92/25,410.78 = 10,029.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,412.92x = 25,410.78 × 10,029.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,412.92x = 254,855,385.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,855,385.15/18,412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,841.12

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