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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,423.82, 25,424.22 and 10,870.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,423.82, 25,424.22 and 10,870.48 is: 15,000.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,423.82 : 25,424.22 = 10,870.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,423.82/25,424.22 = 10,870.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,423.82x = 25,424.22 × 10,870.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,423.82x = 276,373,475.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,373,475.03/18,423.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,000.88

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