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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,384.76, 25,370.02 and 10,001.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,384.76, 25,370.02 and 10,001.24 is: 13,801.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,384.76 : 25,370.02 = 10,001.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,384.76/25,370.02 = 10,001.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,384.76x = 25,370.02 × 10,001.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,384.76x = 253,731,658.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,731,658.82/18,384.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,801.20

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