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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,406.52, 25,400.49 and 10,023.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,406.52, 25,400.49 and 10,023.02 is: 13,831.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,406.52 : 25,400.49 = 10,023.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,406.52/25,400.49 = 10,023.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,406.52x = 25,400.49 × 10,023.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,406.52x = 254,589,619.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,589,619.28/18,406.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,831.49

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