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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,376.78, 25,359.19 and 10,419.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,376.78, 25,359.19 and 10,419.54 is: 14,378.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,376.78 : 25,359.19 = 10,419.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,376.78/25,359.19 = 10,419.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,376.78x = 25,359.19 × 10,419.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,376.78x = 264,231,068.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,231,068.52/18,376.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,378.53

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