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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,373.95, 25,355.55 and 10,416.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,373.95, 25,355.55 and 10,416.51 is: 14,374.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,373.95 : 25,355.55 = 10,416.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,373.95/25,355.55 = 10,416.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,373.95x = 25,355.55 × 10,416.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,373.95x = 264,116,340.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,116,340.13/18,373.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,374.50

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