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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,414.22, 25,411.63 and 10,030.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,414.22, 25,411.63 and 10,030.72 is: 13,842.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,414.22 : 25,411.63 = 10,030.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,414.22/25,411.63 = 10,030.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,414.22x = 25,411.63 × 10,030.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,414.22x = 254,896,945.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,896,945.27/18,414.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,842.40

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