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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,384.78, 25,370.82 and 10,001.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,384.78, 25,370.82 and 10,001.28 is: 13,801.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,384.78 : 25,370.82 = 10,001.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,384.78/25,370.82 = 10,001.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,384.78x = 25,370.82 × 10,001.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,384.78x = 253,740,674.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,740,674.65/18,384.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,801.67

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