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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,335.84, 25,303.93 and 10,379.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,335.84, 25,303.93 and 10,379.27 is: 14,323.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,335.84 : 25,303.93 = 10,379.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,335.84/25,303.93 = 10,379.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,335.84x = 25,303.93 × 10,379.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,335.84x = 262,636,358.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,636,358.84/18,335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,323.67

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