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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,430.82, 25,434.69 and 10,047.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,430.82, 25,434.69 and 10,047.86 is: 13,866.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,430.82 : 25,434.69 = 10,047.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,430.82/25,434.69 = 10,047.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,430.82x = 25,434.69 × 10,047.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,430.82x = 255,564,204.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,564,204.26/18,430.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,866.13

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