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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,328.97, 25,293.98 and 10,371.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,328.97, 25,293.98 and 10,371.03 is: 14,312.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,328.97 : 25,293.98 = 10,371.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,328.97/25,293.98 = 10,371.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,328.97x = 25,293.98 × 10,371.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,328.97x = 262,324,573.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,324,573.54/18,328.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,312.02

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