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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,376.35, 25,359.93 and 10,418.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,376.35, 25,359.93 and 10,418.91 is: 14,378.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,376.35 : 25,359.93 = 10,418.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,376.35/25,359.93 = 10,418.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,376.35x = 25,359.93 × 10,418.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,376.35x = 264,222,828.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,222,828.28/18,376.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,378.42

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