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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,814.08, 25,964.96 and 10,430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,814.08, 25,964.96 and 10,430.40 is: 14,394.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,814.08 : 25,964.96 = 10,430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,814.08/25,964.96 = 10,430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,814.08x = 25,964.96 × 10,430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,814.08x = 270,824,918.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,824,918.78/18,814.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,394.80

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