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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,373.76, 25,356.02 and 10,823.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,373.76, 25,356.02 and 10,823.15 is: 14,936.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,373.76 : 25,356.02 = 10,823.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,373.76/25,356.02 = 10,823.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,373.76x = 25,356.02 × 10,823.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,373.76x = 274,432,007.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,432,007.86/18,373.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,936.08

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