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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,425.29, 25,426.92 and 10,871.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,425.29, 25,426.92 and 10,871.64 is: 15,002.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,425.29 : 25,426.92 = 10,871.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,425.29/25,426.92 = 10,871.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,425.29x = 25,426.92 × 10,871.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,425.29x = 276,432,320.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,432,320.55/18,425.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,002.87

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