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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,350, 25,329.56 and 10,898

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,350, 25,329.56 and 10,898 is: 15,043.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,350 : 25,329.56 = 10,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,350/25,329.56 = 10,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,350x = 25,329.56 × 10,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,350x = 276,041,544.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,041,544.88/18,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,043.14

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