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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,363.42, 25,338.39 and 10,404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,363.42, 25,338.39 and 10,404 is: 14,355.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,363.42 : 25,338.39 = 10,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,363.42/25,338.39 = 10,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,363.42x = 25,338.39 × 10,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,363.42x = 263,620,609.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,620,609.56/18,363.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,355.75

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