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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,344.39, 25,315.35 and 10,388.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,344.39, 25,315.35 and 10,388.16 is: 14,335.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,344.39 : 25,315.35 = 10,388.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,344.39/25,315.35 = 10,388.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,344.39x = 25,315.35 × 10,388.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,344.39x = 262,979,906.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,979,906.26/18,344.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,335.71

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