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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,436.48, 25,442.32 and 10,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,436.48, 25,442.32 and 10,053 is: 13,873.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,436.48 : 25,442.32 = 10,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,436.48/25,442.32 = 10,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,436.48x = 25,442.32 × 10,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,436.48x = 255,771,642.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,771,642.96/18,436.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,873.13

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