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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,354.42, 25,328.59 and 10,799.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,354.42, 25,328.59 and 10,799.03 is: 14,902.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,354.42 : 25,328.59 = 10,799.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,354.42/25,328.59 = 10,799.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,354.42x = 25,328.59 × 10,799.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,354.42x = 273,524,239.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,524,239.59/18,354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,902.36

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