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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,421.62, 25,422.12 and 10,038.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,421.62, 25,422.12 and 10,038.12 is: 13,852.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,421.62 : 25,422.12 = 10,038.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,421.62/25,422.12 = 10,038.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,421.62x = 25,422.12 × 10,038.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,421.62x = 255,190,291.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,190,291.21/18,421.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,852.76

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