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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,430.50, 25,434.27 and 10,047.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,430.50, 25,434.27 and 10,047.18 is: 13,865.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,430.50 : 25,434.27 = 10,047.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,430.50/25,434.27 = 10,047.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,430.50x = 25,434.27 × 10,047.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,430.50x = 255,542,688.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,542,688.86/18,430.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,865.21

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