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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,422.57, 25,423.13 and 10,039.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,422.57, 25,423.13 and 10,039.07 is: 13,853.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,422.57 : 25,423.13 = 10,039.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,422.57/25,423.13 = 10,039.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,422.57x = 25,423.13 × 10,039.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,422.57x = 255,224,581.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,224,581.69/18,422.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,853.91

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