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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,415.16, 25,412.93 and 10,031.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,415.16, 25,412.93 and 10,031.66 is: 13,843.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,415.16 : 25,412.93 = 10,031.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,415.16/25,412.93 = 10,031.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,415.16x = 25,412.93 × 10,031.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,415.16x = 254,933,823.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,933,823.21/18,415.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,843.69

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