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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,329.63, 25,294.91 and 10,371.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,329.63, 25,294.91 and 10,371.69 is: 14,312.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,329.63 : 25,294.91 = 10,371.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,329.63/25,294.91 = 10,371.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,329.63x = 25,294.91 × 10,371.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,329.63x = 262,350,913.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,350,913.24/18,329.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,312.94

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