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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,360.83, 25,338.60 and 10,402.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,360.83, 25,338.60 and 10,402.88 is: 14,356.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,360.83 : 25,338.60 = 10,402.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,360.83/25,338.60 = 10,402.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,360.83x = 25,338.60 × 10,402.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,360.83x = 263,594,288.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,594,288.48/18,360.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,356.34

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