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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,399.72, 25,391.94 and 10,016.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,399.72, 25,391.94 and 10,016.28 is: 13,822.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,399.72 : 25,391.94 = 10,016.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,399.72/25,391.94 = 10,016.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,399.72x = 25,391.94 × 10,016.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,399.72x = 254,332,780.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,332,780.78/18,399.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,822.64

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