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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,432.60, 25,437.96 and 10,049.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,432.60, 25,437.96 and 10,049.64 is: 13,869.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,432.60 : 25,437.96 = 10,049.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,432.60/25,437.96 = 10,049.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,432.60x = 25,437.96 × 10,049.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,432.60x = 255,642,340.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,642,340.33/18,432.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,869.03

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