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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,373.96, 25,356.90 and 10,416.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,373.96, 25,356.90 and 10,416.04 is: 14,374.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,373.96 : 25,356.90 = 10,416.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,373.96/25,356.90 = 10,416.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,373.96x = 25,356.90 × 10,416.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,373.96x = 264,118,484.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,118,484.68/18,373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,374.61

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