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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,338.76, 25,305.96 and 10,379.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,338.76, 25,305.96 and 10,379.16 is: 14,322.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,338.76 : 25,305.96 = 10,379.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,338.76/25,305.96 = 10,379.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,338.76x = 25,305.96 × 10,379.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,338.76x = 262,654,607.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,654,607.79/18,338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,322.38

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