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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,364, 25,340.84 and 10,407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,364, 25,340.84 and 10,407.44 is: 14,361.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,364 : 25,340.84 = 10,407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,364/25,340.84 = 10,407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,364x = 25,340.84 × 10,407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,364x = 263,733,271.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,733,271.85/18,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,361.43

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