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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,362.67, 25,340.42 and 10,406.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,362.67, 25,340.42 and 10,406.42 is: 14,360.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,362.67 : 25,340.42 = 10,406.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,362.67/25,340.42 = 10,406.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,362.67x = 25,340.42 × 10,406.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,362.67x = 263,702,874.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,702,874.76/18,362.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,360.81

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