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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,404.76, 25,398.56 and 10,021.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,404.76, 25,398.56 and 10,021.26 is: 13,829.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,404.76 : 25,398.56 = 10,021.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,404.76/25,398.56 = 10,021.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,404.76x = 25,398.56 × 10,021.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,404.76x = 254,525,573.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,525,573.39/18,404.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,829.33

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