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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,419.76, 25,419.12 and 10,036.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,419.76, 25,419.12 and 10,036.32 is: 13,850.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,419.76 : 25,419.12 = 10,036.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,419.76/25,419.12 = 10,036.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,419.76x = 25,419.12 × 10,036.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,419.76x = 255,114,422.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,114,422.44/18,419.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,850.04

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