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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,407.21, 25,402.25 and 10,023.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,407.21, 25,402.25 and 10,023.71 is: 13,832.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,407.21 : 25,402.25 = 10,023.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,407.21/25,402.25 = 10,023.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,407.21x = 25,402.25 × 10,023.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,407.21x = 254,624,737.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,624,737.23/18,407.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,832.88

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