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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,425.02, 25,435.87 and 10,873.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,425.02, 25,435.87 and 10,873.64 is: 15,011.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,425.02 : 25,435.87 = 10,873.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,425.02/25,435.87 = 10,873.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,425.02x = 25,435.87 × 10,873.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,425.02x = 276,580,591.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,580,591.04/18,425.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,011.14

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