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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,329.92, 25,291.44 and 10,374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,329.92, 25,291.44 and 10,374.08 is: 14,314.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,329.92 : 25,291.44 = 10,374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,329.92/25,291.44 = 10,374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,329.92x = 25,291.44 × 10,374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,329.92x = 262,375,421.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,375,421.88/18,329.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,314.05

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