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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,423.82, 25,424.86 and 10,040.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,423.82, 25,424.86 and 10,040.32 is: 13,855.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,423.82 : 25,424.86 = 10,040.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,423.82/25,424.86 = 10,040.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,423.82x = 25,424.86 × 10,040.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,423.82x = 255,273,730.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,273,730.36/18,423.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,855.64

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