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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,424.58, 25,425.96 and 10,041.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,424.58, 25,425.96 and 10,041.08 is: 13,856.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,424.58 : 25,425.96 = 10,041.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,424.58/25,425.96 = 10,041.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,424.58x = 25,425.96 × 10,041.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,424.58x = 255,304,098.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,304,098.44/18,424.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,856.71

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