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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,337.66, 25,306.95 and 10,381.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,337.66, 25,306.95 and 10,381.66 is: 14,327.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,337.66 : 25,306.95 = 10,381.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,337.66/25,306.95 = 10,381.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,337.66x = 25,306.95 × 10,381.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,337.66x = 262,728,150.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,728,150.54/18,337.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,327.25

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