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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,346.58, 25,322.82 and 10,393.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,346.58, 25,322.82 and 10,393.49 is: 14,345.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,346.58 : 25,322.82 = 10,393.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,346.58/25,322.82 = 10,393.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,346.58x = 25,322.82 × 10,393.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,346.58x = 263,192,500.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,192,500.77/18,346.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,345.59

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