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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,417.72, 25,416.46 and 10,034.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,417.72, 25,416.46 and 10,034.22 is: 13,847.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,417.72 : 25,416.46 = 10,034.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,417.72/25,416.46 = 10,034.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,417.72x = 25,416.46 × 10,034.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,417.72x = 255,034,351.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,034,351.26/18,417.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,847.23

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