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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,435.83, 25,441.47 and 10,052.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,435.83, 25,441.47 and 10,052.33 is: 13,872.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,435.83 : 25,441.47 = 10,052.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,435.83/25,441.47 = 10,052.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,435.83x = 25,441.47 × 10,052.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,435.83x = 255,746,052.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,746,052.13/18,435.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,872.23

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