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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,359.36, 25,335.42 and 10,404.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,359.36, 25,335.42 and 10,404.14 is: 14,357.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,359.36 : 25,335.42 = 10,404.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,359.36/25,335.42 = 10,404.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,359.36x = 25,335.42 × 10,404.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,359.36x = 263,593,204.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,593,204.62/18,359.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,357.43

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