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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,421.32, 25,421.42 and 10,037.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,421.32, 25,421.42 and 10,037.82 is: 13,852.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,421.32 : 25,421.42 = 10,037.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,421.32/25,421.42 = 10,037.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,421.32x = 25,421.42 × 10,037.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,421.32x = 255,175,587.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,175,587.92/18,421.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,852.19

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