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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,423.59, 25,424.55 and 10,040.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,423.59, 25,424.55 and 10,040.09 is: 13,855.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,423.59 : 25,424.55 = 10,040.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,423.59/25,424.55 = 10,040.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,423.59x = 25,424.55 × 10,040.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,423.59x = 255,264,643.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,264,643.09/18,423.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,855.32

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