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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,423.58, 25,424.56 and 10,040.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,423.58, 25,424.56 and 10,040.08 is: 13,855.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,423.58 : 25,424.56 = 10,040.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,423.58/25,424.56 = 10,040.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,423.58x = 25,424.56 × 10,040.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,423.58x = 255,264,616.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,264,616.36/18,423.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,855.32

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