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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,414.30, 25,411.74 and 10,030.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,414.30, 25,411.74 and 10,030.80 is: 13,842.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,414.30 : 25,411.74 = 10,030.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,414.30/25,411.74 = 10,030.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,414.30x = 25,411.74 × 10,030.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,414.30x = 254,900,195.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,900,195.69/18,414.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,842.51

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