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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,423.06, 25,424.24 and 10,871.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,423.06, 25,424.24 and 10,871.23 is: 15,002.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,423.06 : 25,424.24 = 10,871.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,423.06/25,424.24 = 10,871.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,423.06x = 25,424.24 × 10,871.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,423.06x = 276,392,760.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,392,760.62/18,423.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,002.54

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