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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,424.97, 25,426.46 and 10,041.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,424.97, 25,426.46 and 10,041.47 is: 13,857.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,424.97 : 25,426.46 = 10,041.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,424.97/25,426.46 = 10,041.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,424.97x = 25,426.46 × 10,041.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,424.97x = 255,318,972.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,318,972.13/18,424.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,857.23

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