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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,426.81, 25,429.41 and 10,874.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,426.81, 25,429.41 and 10,874.99 is: 15,007.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,426.81 : 25,429.41 = 10,874.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,426.81/25,429.41 = 10,874.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,426.81x = 25,429.41 × 10,874.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,426.81x = 276,544,452.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,544,452.31/18,426.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,007.72

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