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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,348.63, 25,321.71 and 10,390.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,348.63, 25,321.71 and 10,390.69 is: 14,339.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,348.63 : 25,321.71 = 10,390.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,348.63/25,321.71 = 10,390.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,348.63x = 25,321.71 × 10,390.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,348.63x = 263,109,908.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,109,908.61/18,348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,339.48

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