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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,430.26, 25,433.80 and 10,046.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,430.26, 25,433.80 and 10,046.76 is: 13,864.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,430.26 : 25,433.80 = 10,046.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,430.26/25,433.80 = 10,046.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,430.26x = 25,433.80 × 10,046.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,430.26x = 255,527,284.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,527,284.49/18,430.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,864.55

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