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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,421.68, 25,421.92 and 10,038.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,421.68, 25,421.92 and 10,038.18 is: 13,852.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,421.68 : 25,421.92 = 10,038.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,421.68/25,421.92 = 10,038.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,421.68x = 25,421.92 × 10,038.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,421.68x = 255,189,808.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,189,808.91/18,421.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,852.69

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