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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,416.34, 25,414.74 and 10,032.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,416.34, 25,414.74 and 10,032.84 is: 13,845.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,416.34 : 25,414.74 = 10,032.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,416.34/25,414.74 = 10,032.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,416.34x = 25,414.74 × 10,032.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,416.34x = 254,982,020.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,982,020.06/18,416.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,845.42

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