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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,425.32, 25,427 and 10,041.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,425.32, 25,427 and 10,041.82 is: 13,857.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,425.32 : 25,427 = 10,041.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,425.32/25,427 = 10,041.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,425.32x = 25,427 × 10,041.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,425.32x = 255,333,357.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,333,357.14/18,425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,857.74

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