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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,424.54, 25,425.87 and 10,870.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,424.54, 25,425.87 and 10,870.89 is: 15,001.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,424.54 : 25,425.87 = 10,870.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,424.54/25,425.87 = 10,870.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,424.54x = 25,425.87 × 10,870.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,424.54x = 276,401,835.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,401,835.92/18,424.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,001.83

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