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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,401.22, 25,393.50 and 10,017.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,401.22, 25,393.50 and 10,017.72 is: 13,824.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,401.22 : 25,393.50 = 10,017.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,401.22/25,393.50 = 10,017.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,401.22x = 25,393.50 × 10,017.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,401.22x = 254,384,972.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,384,972.82/18,401.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,824.35

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