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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,405.36, 25,399.38 and 10,021.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,405.36, 25,399.38 and 10,021.92 is: 13,830.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,405.36 : 25,399.38 = 10,021.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,405.36/25,399.38 = 10,021.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,405.36x = 25,399.38 × 10,021.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,405.36x = 254,550,554.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,550,554.41/18,405.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,830.24

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