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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,423.62, 25,424.59 and 10,040.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,423.62, 25,424.59 and 10,040.12 is: 13,855.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,423.62 : 25,424.59 = 10,040.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,423.62/25,424.59 = 10,040.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,423.62x = 25,424.59 × 10,040.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,423.62x = 255,265,934.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,265,934.55/18,423.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,855.36

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