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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,418.02, 25,416.88 and 10,034.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,418.02, 25,416.88 and 10,034.52 is: 13,847.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,418.02 : 25,416.88 = 10,034.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,418.02/25,416.88 = 10,034.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,418.02x = 25,416.88 × 10,034.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,418.02x = 255,046,190.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,046,190.70/18,418.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,847.64

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