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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,363.67, 25,341.79 and 10,407.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,363.67, 25,341.79 and 10,407.42 is: 14,362.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,363.67 : 25,341.79 = 10,407.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,363.67/25,341.79 = 10,407.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,363.67x = 25,341.79 × 10,407.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,363.67x = 263,742,652.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,742,652.08/18,363.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,362.20

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