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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,427.12, 25,429.92 and 10,044.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,427.12, 25,429.92 and 10,044.16 is: 13,861.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,427.12 : 25,429.92 = 10,044.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,427.12/25,429.92 = 10,044.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,427.12x = 25,429.92 × 10,044.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,427.12x = 255,422,185.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,422,185.27/18,427.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,861.21

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