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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,419.71, 25,419.20 and 10,036.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,419.71, 25,419.20 and 10,036.21 is: 13,849.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,419.71 : 25,419.20 = 10,036.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,419.71/25,419.20 = 10,036.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,419.71x = 25,419.20 × 10,036.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,419.71x = 255,112,429.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,112,429.23/18,419.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,849.97

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