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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,414.52, 25,412.02 and 10,031

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,414.52, 25,412.02 and 10,031 is: 13,842.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,414.52 : 25,412.02 = 10,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,414.52/25,412.02 = 10,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,414.52x = 25,412.02 × 10,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,414.52x = 254,907,972.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,907,972.62/18,414.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,842.77

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