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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,417.52, 25,415.94 and 10,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,417.52, 25,415.94 and 10,034.20 is: 13,847.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,417.52 : 25,415.94 = 10,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,417.52/25,415.94 = 10,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,417.52x = 25,415.94 × 10,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,417.52x = 255,028,625.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,028,625.15/18,417.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,847.07

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