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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,350.29, 25,323.87 and 10,392.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,350.29, 25,323.87 and 10,392.40 is: 14,341.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,350.29 : 25,323.87 = 10,392.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,350.29/25,323.87 = 10,392.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,350.29x = 25,323.87 × 10,392.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,350.29x = 263,175,786.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,175,786.59/18,350.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,341.78

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