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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,384.72, 25,371.20 and 10,001.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,384.72, 25,371.20 and 10,001.28 is: 13,801.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,384.72 : 25,371.20 = 10,001.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,384.72/25,371.20 = 10,001.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,384.72x = 25,371.20 × 10,001.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,384.72x = 253,744,475.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,744,475.14/18,384.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,801.92

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