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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,422.64, 25,423.36 and 10,039.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,422.64, 25,423.36 and 10,039.14 is: 13,854.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,422.64 : 25,423.36 = 10,039.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,422.64/25,423.36 = 10,039.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,422.64x = 25,423.36 × 10,039.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,422.64x = 255,228,670.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,228,670.31/18,422.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,854.08

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