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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,430.23, 25,433.70 and 10,046.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,430.23, 25,433.70 and 10,046.73 is: 13,864.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,430.23 : 25,433.70 = 10,046.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,430.23/25,433.70 = 10,046.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,430.23x = 25,433.70 × 10,046.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,430.23x = 255,525,516.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,525,516.80/18,430.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,864.48

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