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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,349.63, 25,318.15 and 10,796.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,349.63, 25,318.15 and 10,796.29 is: 14,896.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,349.63 : 25,318.15 = 10,796.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,349.63/25,318.15 = 10,796.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,349.63x = 25,318.15 × 10,796.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,349.63x = 273,341,999.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,341,999.38/18,349.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,896.32

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