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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,413.62, 25,410.69 and 10,029.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,413.62, 25,410.69 and 10,029.94 is: 13,841.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,413.62 : 25,410.69 = 10,029.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,413.62/25,410.69 = 10,029.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,413.62x = 25,410.69 × 10,029.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,413.62x = 254,867,696.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,867,696.06/18,413.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,841.26

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