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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,372.58, 25,354.70 and 10,414.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,372.58, 25,354.70 and 10,414.54 is: 14,372.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,372.58 : 25,354.70 = 10,414.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,372.58/25,354.70 = 10,414.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,372.58x = 25,354.70 × 10,414.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,372.58x = 264,057,537.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,057,537.34/18,372.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,372.37

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