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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,427.08, 25,429.38 and 10,043.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,427.08, 25,429.38 and 10,043.58 is: 13,860.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,427.08 : 25,429.38 = 10,043.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,427.08/25,429.38 = 10,043.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,427.08x = 25,429.38 × 10,043.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,427.08x = 255,402,012.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,402,012.38/18,427.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,860.15

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