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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,354.60, 25,329.31 and 10,396.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,354.60, 25,329.31 and 10,396.81 is: 14,347.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,354.60 : 25,329.31 = 10,396.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,354.60/25,329.31 = 10,396.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,354.60x = 25,329.31 × 10,396.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,354.60x = 263,343,886.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,343,886.69/18,354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,347.57

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