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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,407.22, 25,401.78 and 10,023.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,407.22, 25,401.78 and 10,023.72 is: 13,832.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,407.22 : 25,401.78 = 10,023.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,407.22/25,401.78 = 10,023.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,407.22x = 25,401.78 × 10,023.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,407.22x = 254,620,330.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,620,330.22/18,407.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,832.63

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