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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,429.36, 25,431.84 and 10,045.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,429.36, 25,431.84 and 10,045.68 is: 13,862.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,429.36 : 25,431.84 = 10,045.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,429.36/25,431.84 = 10,045.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,429.36x = 25,431.84 × 10,045.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,429.36x = 255,480,126.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,480,126.45/18,429.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,862.67

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