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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,814.64, 25,964.04 and 10,430.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,814.64, 25,964.04 and 10,430.96 is: 14,394.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,814.64 : 25,964.04 = 10,430.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,814.64/25,964.04 = 10,430.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,814.64x = 25,964.04 × 10,430.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,814.64x = 270,829,862.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,829,862.68/18,814.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,394.63

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