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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,435.76, 25,441.28 and 10,052.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,435.76, 25,441.28 and 10,052.26 is: 13,872.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,435.76 : 25,441.28 = 10,052.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,435.76/25,441.28 = 10,052.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,435.76x = 25,441.28 × 10,052.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,435.76x = 255,742,361.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,742,361.29/18,435.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,872.08

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