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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,429.38, 25,432.48 and 10,045.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,429.38, 25,432.48 and 10,045.88 is: 13,863.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,429.38 : 25,432.48 = 10,045.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,429.38/25,432.48 = 10,045.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,429.38x = 25,432.48 × 10,045.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,429.38x = 255,491,642.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,491,642.18/18,429.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,863.28

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