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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,430.88, 25,434.61 and 10,047.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,430.88, 25,434.61 and 10,047.38 is: 13,865.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,430.88 : 25,434.61 = 10,047.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,430.88/25,434.61 = 10,047.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,430.88x = 25,434.61 × 10,047.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,430.88x = 255,551,039.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,551,039.53/18,430.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,865.38

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