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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,415.92, 25,413.72 and 10,032.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,415.92, 25,413.72 and 10,032.24 is: 13,844.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,415.92 : 25,413.72 = 10,032.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,415.92/25,413.72 = 10,032.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,415.92x = 25,413.72 × 10,032.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,415.92x = 254,956,538.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,956,538.33/18,415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,844.36

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