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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,417.67, 25,416.38 and 10,034.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,417.67, 25,416.38 and 10,034.17 is: 13,847.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,417.67 : 25,416.38 = 10,034.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,417.67/25,416.38 = 10,034.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,417.67x = 25,416.38 × 10,034.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,417.67x = 255,032,239.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,032,239.25/18,417.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,847.15

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