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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,424.29, 25,425.54 and 10,870.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,424.29, 25,425.54 and 10,870.64 is: 15,001.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,424.29 : 25,425.54 = 10,870.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,424.29/25,425.54 = 10,870.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,424.29x = 25,425.54 × 10,870.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,424.29x = 276,391,860.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,391,860.36/18,424.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,001.49

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