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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,417.63, 25,416.45 and 10,034.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,417.63, 25,416.45 and 10,034.13 is: 13,847.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,417.63 : 25,416.45 = 10,034.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,417.63/25,416.45 = 10,034.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,417.63x = 25,416.45 × 10,034.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,417.63x = 255,031,963.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,031,963.44/18,417.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,847.17

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