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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,419.91, 25,419.67 and 10,036.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,419.91, 25,419.67 and 10,036.41 is: 13,850.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,419.91 : 25,419.67 = 10,036.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,419.91/25,419.67 = 10,036.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,419.91x = 25,419.67 × 10,036.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,419.91x = 255,122,166.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,122,166.22/18,419.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,850.35

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