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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,338.81, 25,305.69 and 10,379.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,338.81, 25,305.69 and 10,379.64 is: 14,322.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,338.81 : 25,305.69 = 10,379.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,338.81/25,305.69 = 10,379.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,338.81x = 25,305.69 × 10,379.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,338.81x = 262,663,952.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,663,952.15/18,338.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,322.85

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