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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,425.34, 25,426.71 and 10,041.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,425.34, 25,426.71 and 10,041.66 is: 13,857.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,425.34 : 25,426.71 = 10,041.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,425.34/25,426.71 = 10,041.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,425.34x = 25,426.71 × 10,041.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,425.34x = 255,326,376.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,326,376.74/18,425.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,857.35

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