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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,427.52, 25,430.02 and 10,044.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,427.52, 25,430.02 and 10,044.02 is: 13,860.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,427.52 : 25,430.02 = 10,044.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,427.52/25,430.02 = 10,044.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,427.52x = 25,430.02 × 10,044.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,427.52x = 255,419,629.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,419,629.48/18,427.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,860.77

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