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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,346.26, 25,317.27 and 10,792.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,346.26, 25,317.27 and 10,792.38 is: 14,893.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,346.26 : 25,317.27 = 10,792.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,346.26/25,317.27 = 10,792.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,346.26x = 25,317.27 × 10,792.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,346.26x = 273,233,598.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,233,598.40/18,346.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,893.15

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