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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,348, 25,326.80 and 10,896

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,348, 25,326.80 and 10,896 is: 15,040.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,348 : 25,326.80 = 10,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,348/25,326.80 = 10,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,348x = 25,326.80 × 10,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,348x = 275,960,812.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,960,812.80/18,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,040.38

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