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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,354.32, 25,329.03 and 10,398.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,354.32, 25,329.03 and 10,398.02 is: 14,349.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,354.32 : 25,329.03 = 10,398.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,354.32/25,329.03 = 10,398.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,354.32x = 25,329.03 × 10,398.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,354.32x = 263,371,760.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,371,760.52/18,354.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,349.31

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