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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,354.23, 25,327.99 and 10,396.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,354.23, 25,327.99 and 10,396.52 is: 14,346.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,354.23 : 25,327.99 = 10,396.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,354.23/25,327.99 = 10,396.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,354.23x = 25,327.99 × 10,396.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,354.23x = 263,322,954.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,322,954.59/18,354.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,346.72

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