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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,432.14, 25,436.28 and 10,048.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,432.14, 25,436.28 and 10,048.64 is: 13,867.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,432.14 : 25,436.28 = 10,048.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,432.14/25,436.28 = 10,048.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,432.14x = 25,436.28 × 10,048.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,432.14x = 255,600,020.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,600,020.66/18,432.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,867.08

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