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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,415.63, 25,413.56 and 10,032.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,415.63, 25,413.56 and 10,032.13 is: 13,844.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,415.63 : 25,413.56 = 10,032.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,415.63/25,413.56 = 10,032.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,415.63x = 25,413.56 × 10,032.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,415.63x = 254,952,137.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,952,137.68/18,415.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,844.33

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