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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,414.91, 25,412.58 and 10,031.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,414.91, 25,412.58 and 10,031.41 is: 13,843.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,414.91 : 25,412.58 = 10,031.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,414.91/25,412.58 = 10,031.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,414.91x = 25,412.58 × 10,031.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,414.91x = 254,924,009.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,924,009.14/18,414.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,843.35

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