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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,430.36, 25,433.88 and 10,046.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,430.36, 25,433.88 and 10,046.92 is: 13,864.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,430.36 : 25,433.88 = 10,046.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,430.36/25,433.88 = 10,046.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,430.36x = 25,433.88 × 10,046.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,430.36x = 255,532,157.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,532,157.65/18,430.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,864.74

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