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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,410.87, 25,406.99 and 10,027.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,410.87, 25,406.99 and 10,027.37 is: 13,837.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,410.87 : 25,406.99 = 10,027.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,410.87/25,406.99 = 10,027.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,410.87x = 25,406.99 × 10,027.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,410.87x = 254,765,112.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,765,112.14/18,410.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,837.76

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