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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,376.17, 25,358.51 and 10,309.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,376.17, 25,358.51 and 10,309.34 is: 14,226.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,376.17 : 25,358.51 = 10,309.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,376.17/25,358.51 = 10,309.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,376.17x = 25,358.51 × 10,309.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,376.17x = 261,429,400.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,429,400.46/18,376.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,226.54

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