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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,340.63, 25,310.88 and 10,382.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,340.63, 25,310.88 and 10,382.99 is: 14,328.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,340.63 : 25,310.88 = 10,382.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,340.63/25,310.88 = 10,382.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,340.63x = 25,310.88 × 10,382.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,340.63x = 262,802,487.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,802,487.38/18,340.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,328.98

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