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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,333.96, 25,302.42 and 10,376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,333.96, 25,302.42 and 10,376.52 is: 14,320.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,333.96 : 25,302.42 = 10,376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,333.96/25,302.42 = 10,376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,333.96x = 25,302.42 × 10,376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,333.96x = 262,551,067.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,551,067.18/18,333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,320.48

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