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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,433.63, 25,438.35 and 10,050.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,433.63, 25,438.35 and 10,050.13 is: 13,869.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,433.63 : 25,438.35 = 10,050.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,433.63/25,438.35 = 10,050.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,433.63x = 25,438.35 × 10,050.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,433.63x = 255,658,724.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,658,724.49/18,433.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,869.15

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