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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,430.14, 25,433.52 and 10,046.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,430.14, 25,433.52 and 10,046.64 is: 13,864.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,430.14 : 25,433.52 = 10,046.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,430.14/25,433.52 = 10,046.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,430.14x = 25,433.52 × 10,046.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,430.14x = 255,521,419.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,521,419.37/18,430.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,864.32

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