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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,364.42, 25,339.77 and 10,405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,364.42, 25,339.77 and 10,405 is: 14,357.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,364.42 : 25,339.77 = 10,405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,364.42/25,339.77 = 10,405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,364.42x = 25,339.77 × 10,405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,364.42x = 263,660,306.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,660,306.85/18,364.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,357.13

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