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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,422.82, 25,423.48 and 10,039.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,422.82, 25,423.48 and 10,039.32 is: 13,854.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,422.82 : 25,423.48 = 10,039.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,422.82/25,423.48 = 10,039.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,422.82x = 25,423.48 × 10,039.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,422.82x = 255,234,451.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,234,451.23/18,422.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,854.26

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