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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,416.76, 25,415.15 and 10,033.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,416.76, 25,415.15 and 10,033.26 is: 13,845.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,416.76 : 25,415.15 = 10,033.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,416.76/25,415.15 = 10,033.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,416.76x = 25,415.15 × 10,033.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,416.76x = 254,996,757.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,996,757.72/18,416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,845.91

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