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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,425.56, 25,427.69 and 10,873.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,425.56, 25,427.69 and 10,873.74 is: 15,006.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,425.56 : 25,427.69 = 10,873.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,425.56/25,427.69 = 10,873.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,425.56x = 25,427.69 × 10,873.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,425.56x = 276,494,089.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,494,089.86/18,425.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,006.01

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