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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,433.91, 25,438.82 and 10,050.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,433.91, 25,438.82 and 10,050.41 is: 13,869.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,433.91 : 25,438.82 = 10,050.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,433.91/25,438.82 = 10,050.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,433.91x = 25,438.82 × 10,050.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,433.91x = 255,670,393.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,670,393.47/18,433.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,869.57

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