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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,404.79, 25,398.61 and 10,021.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,404.79, 25,398.61 and 10,021.29 is: 13,829.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,404.79 : 25,398.61 = 10,021.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,404.79/25,398.61 = 10,021.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,404.79x = 25,398.61 × 10,021.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,404.79x = 254,526,786.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,526,786.30/18,404.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,829.38

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