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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,351.73, 25,325.35 and 10,394.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,351.73, 25,325.35 and 10,394.43 is: 14,344.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,351.73 : 25,325.35 = 10,394.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,351.73/25,325.35 = 10,394.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,351.73x = 25,325.35 × 10,394.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,351.73x = 263,242,577.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,242,577.80/18,351.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,344.29

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