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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,423.84, 25,425 and 10,040.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,423.84, 25,425 and 10,040.34 is: 13,855.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,423.84 : 25,425 = 10,040.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,423.84/25,425 = 10,040.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,423.84x = 25,425 × 10,040.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,423.84x = 255,275,644.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,275,644.50/18,423.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,855.72

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