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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,406.62, 25,401.75 and 10,023.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,406.62, 25,401.75 and 10,023.42 is: 13,832.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,406.62 : 25,401.75 = 10,023.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,406.62/25,401.75 = 10,023.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,406.62x = 25,401.75 × 10,023.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,406.62x = 254,612,408.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,612,408.99/18,406.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,832.65

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