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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,428.88, 25,431.82 and 10,045.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,428.88, 25,431.82 and 10,045.38 is: 13,862.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,428.88 : 25,431.82 = 10,045.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,428.88/25,431.82 = 10,045.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,428.88x = 25,431.82 × 10,045.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,428.88x = 255,472,295.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,472,295.99/18,428.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,862.61

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