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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,432.16, 25,436.36 and 10,048.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,432.16, 25,436.36 and 10,048.66 is: 13,867.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,432.16 : 25,436.36 = 10,048.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,432.16/25,436.36 = 10,048.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,432.16x = 25,436.36 × 10,048.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,432.16x = 255,601,294.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,601,294.81/18,432.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,867.14

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