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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,423.36, 25,424.28 and 10,039.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,423.36, 25,424.28 and 10,039.68 is: 13,854.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,423.36 : 25,424.28 = 10,039.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,423.36/25,424.28 = 10,039.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,423.36x = 25,424.28 × 10,039.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,423.36x = 255,251,635.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,251,635.43/18,423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,854.78

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