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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,416.16, 25,414.31 and 10,032.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,416.16, 25,414.31 and 10,032.66 is: 13,845.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,416.16 : 25,414.31 = 10,032.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,416.16/25,414.31 = 10,032.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,416.16x = 25,414.31 × 10,032.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,416.16x = 254,973,131.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,973,131.36/18,416.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,845.08

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