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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,369.79, 25,350.37 and 10,412.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,369.79, 25,350.37 and 10,412.55 is: 14,369.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,369.79 : 25,350.37 = 10,412.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,369.79/25,350.37 = 10,412.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,369.79x = 25,350.37 × 10,412.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,369.79x = 263,961,969.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,961,969.11/18,369.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,369.35

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