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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,359.37, 25,333.88 and 10,399.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,359.37, 25,333.88 and 10,399.89 is: 14,350.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,359.37 : 25,333.88 = 10,399.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,359.37/25,333.88 = 10,399.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,359.37x = 25,333.88 × 10,399.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,359.37x = 263,469,513.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,469,513.27/18,359.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,350.68

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