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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,422.67, 25,423.29 and 10,039.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,422.67, 25,423.29 and 10,039.17 is: 13,854.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,422.67 : 25,423.29 = 10,039.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,422.67/25,423.29 = 10,039.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,422.67x = 25,423.29 × 10,039.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,422.67x = 255,228,730.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,228,730.27/18,422.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,854.06

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