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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,403.26, 25,396.38 and 10,019.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,403.26, 25,396.38 and 10,019.76 is: 13,827.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,403.26 : 25,396.38 = 10,019.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,403.26/25,396.38 = 10,019.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,403.26x = 25,396.38 × 10,019.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,403.26x = 254,465,632.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,465,632.47/18,403.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,827.20

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