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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,423.89, 25,424.99 and 10,040.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,423.89, 25,424.99 and 10,040.39 is: 13,855.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,423.89 : 25,424.99 = 10,040.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,423.89/25,424.99 = 10,040.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,423.89x = 25,424.99 × 10,040.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,423.89x = 255,276,875.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,276,875.16/18,423.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,855.75

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