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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,352.69, 25,328.87 and 10,900.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,352.69, 25,328.87 and 10,900.69 is: 15,044.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,352.69 : 25,328.87 = 10,900.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,352.69/25,328.87 = 10,900.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,352.69x = 25,328.87 × 10,900.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,352.69x = 276,102,082.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,102,082.97/18,352.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,044.23

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