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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,359.40, 25,340.58 and 10,406.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,359.40, 25,340.58 and 10,406.37 is: 14,363.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,359.40 : 25,340.58 = 10,406.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,359.40/25,340.58 = 10,406.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,359.40x = 25,340.58 × 10,406.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,359.40x = 263,703,451.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,703,451.49/18,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,363.40

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