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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,364.59, 25,342.61 and 10,407.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,364.59, 25,342.61 and 10,407.56 is: 14,362.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,364.59 : 25,342.61 = 10,407.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,364.59/25,342.61 = 10,407.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,364.59x = 25,342.61 × 10,407.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,364.59x = 263,754,555.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,754,555.38/18,364.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,362.13

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