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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,424.96, 25,426.74 and 10,041.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,424.96, 25,426.74 and 10,041.48 is: 13,857.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,424.96 : 25,426.74 = 10,041.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,424.96/25,426.74 = 10,041.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,424.96x = 25,426.74 × 10,041.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,424.96x = 255,322,101.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,322,101.18/18,424.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,857.40

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