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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,356.67, 25,332.08 and 10,400.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,356.67, 25,332.08 and 10,400.45 is: 14,352.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,356.67 : 25,332.08 = 10,400.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,356.67/25,332.08 = 10,400.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,356.67x = 25,332.08 × 10,400.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,356.67x = 263,464,852.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,464,852.77/18,356.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,352.54

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