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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,414.48, 25,411.96 and 10,030.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,414.48, 25,411.96 and 10,030.98 is: 13,842.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,414.48 : 25,411.96 = 10,030.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,414.48/25,411.96 = 10,030.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,414.48x = 25,411.96 × 10,030.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,414.48x = 254,906,862.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,906,862.52/18,414.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,842.74

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