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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,350.73, 25,323.98 and 10,393.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,350.73, 25,323.98 and 10,393.43 is: 14,342.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,350.73 : 25,323.98 = 10,393.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,350.73/25,323.98 = 10,393.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,350.73x = 25,323.98 × 10,393.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,350.73x = 263,202,834.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,202,834.86/18,350.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,342.91

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