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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,406.71, 25,401.56 and 10,023.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,406.71, 25,401.56 and 10,023.21 is: 13,832.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,406.71 : 25,401.56 = 10,023.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,406.71/25,401.56 = 10,023.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,406.71x = 25,401.56 × 10,023.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,406.71x = 254,605,120.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,605,120.09/18,406.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,832.19

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