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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,425.28, 25,427.20 and 10,042.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,425.28, 25,427.20 and 10,042.24 is: 13,858.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,425.28 : 25,427.20 = 10,042.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,425.28/25,427.20 = 10,042.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,425.28x = 25,427.20 × 10,042.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,425.28x = 255,346,044.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,346,044.93/18,425.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,858.46

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