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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,423.64, 25,424.74 and 10,040.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,423.64, 25,424.74 and 10,040.14 is: 13,855.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,423.64 : 25,424.74 = 10,040.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,423.64/25,424.74 = 10,040.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,423.64x = 25,424.74 × 10,040.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,423.64x = 255,267,949.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,267,949.06/18,423.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,855.46

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