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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,363, 25,339.46 and 10,406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,363, 25,339.46 and 10,406.44 is: 14,360.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,363 : 25,339.46 = 10,406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,363/25,339.46 = 10,406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,363x = 25,339.46 × 10,406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,363x = 263,693,570.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,693,570.12/18,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,360.05

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