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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,402.84, 25,396.20 and 10,019.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,402.84, 25,396.20 and 10,019.34 is: 13,826.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,402.84 : 25,396.20 = 10,019.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,402.84/25,396.20 = 10,019.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,402.84x = 25,396.20 × 10,019.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,402.84x = 254,453,162.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,453,162.51/18,402.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,826.84

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