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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,392.72, 25,382.08 and 10,009.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,392.72, 25,382.08 and 10,009.28 is: 13,812.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,392.72 : 25,382.08 = 10,009.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,392.72/25,382.08 = 10,009.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,392.72x = 25,382.08 × 10,009.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,392.72x = 254,056,345.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,056,345.70/18,392.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,812.88

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