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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,416.66, 25,414.98 and 10,033.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,416.66, 25,414.98 and 10,033.16 is: 13,845.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,416.66 : 25,414.98 = 10,033.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,416.66/25,414.98 = 10,033.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,416.66x = 25,414.98 × 10,033.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,416.66x = 254,992,560.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,992,560.74/18,416.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,845.75

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