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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,413.26, 25,410.58 and 10,029.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,413.26, 25,410.58 and 10,029.76 is: 13,841.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,413.26 : 25,410.58 = 10,029.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,413.26/25,410.58 = 10,029.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,413.26x = 25,410.58 × 10,029.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,413.26x = 254,862,018.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,862,018.86/18,413.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,841.22

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