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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,438.78, 25,445.85 and 10,055.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,438.78, 25,445.85 and 10,055.28 is: 13,876.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,438.78 : 25,445.85 = 10,055.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,438.78/25,445.85 = 10,055.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,438.78x = 25,445.85 × 10,055.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,438.78x = 255,865,146.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,865,146.59/18,438.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,876.47

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