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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,434.36, 25,439.02 and 10,050.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,434.36, 25,439.02 and 10,050.68 is: 13,869.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,434.36 : 25,439.02 = 10,050.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,434.36/25,439.02 = 10,050.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,434.36x = 25,439.02 × 10,050.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,434.36x = 255,679,449.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,679,449.53/18,434.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,869.72

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