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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,423.45, 25,424.35 and 10,039.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,423.45, 25,424.35 and 10,039.95 is: 13,855.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,423.45 : 25,424.35 = 10,039.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,423.45/25,424.35 = 10,039.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,423.45x = 25,424.35 × 10,039.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,423.45x = 255,259,177.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,259,177.68/18,423.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,855.12

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