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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,347.54, 25,319.52 and 10,389.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,347.54, 25,319.52 and 10,389.56 is: 14,337.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,347.54 : 25,319.52 = 10,389.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,347.54/25,319.52 = 10,389.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,347.54x = 25,319.52 × 10,389.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,347.54x = 263,058,545.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,058,545.61/18,347.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,337.54

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