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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,421.21, 25,421.27 and 10,037.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,421.21, 25,421.27 and 10,037.71 is: 13,852.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,421.21 : 25,421.27 = 10,037.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,421.21/25,421.27 = 10,037.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,421.21x = 25,421.27 × 10,037.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,421.21x = 255,171,336.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,171,336.09/18,421.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,852.04

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