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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,423.32, 25,427.26 and 10,871.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,423.32, 25,427.26 and 10,871.52 is: 15,004.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,423.32 : 25,427.26 = 10,871.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,423.32/25,427.26 = 10,871.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,423.32x = 25,427.26 × 10,871.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,423.32x = 276,432,965.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,432,965.64/18,423.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,004.51

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