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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,363.42, 25,341.45 and 10,407.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,363.42, 25,341.45 and 10,407.17 is: 14,361.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,363.42 : 25,341.45 = 10,407.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,363.42/25,341.45 = 10,407.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,363.42x = 25,341.45 × 10,407.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,363.42x = 263,732,651.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,732,651.49/18,363.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,361.85

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