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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,402.80, 25,395.96 and 10,019.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,402.80, 25,395.96 and 10,019.36 is: 13,826.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,402.80 : 25,395.96 = 10,019.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,402.80/25,395.96 = 10,019.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,402.80x = 25,395.96 × 10,019.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,402.80x = 254,451,265.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,451,265.79/18,402.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,826.77

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