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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,422.95, 25,423.66 and 10,039.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,422.95, 25,423.66 and 10,039.45 is: 13,854.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,422.95 : 25,423.66 = 10,039.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,422.95/25,423.66 = 10,039.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,422.95x = 25,423.66 × 10,039.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,422.95x = 255,239,563.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,239,563.39/18,422.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,854.44

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