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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,428.22, 25,430.95 and 10,044.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,428.22, 25,430.95 and 10,044.72 is: 13,861.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,428.22 : 25,430.95 = 10,044.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,428.22/25,430.95 = 10,044.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,428.22x = 25,430.95 × 10,044.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,428.22x = 255,446,772.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,446,772.08/18,428.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,861.72

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