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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,376.96, 25,352.40 and 10,924.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,376.96, 25,352.40 and 10,924.96 is: 15,071.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,376.96 : 25,352.40 = 10,924.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,376.96/25,352.40 = 10,924.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,376.96x = 25,352.40 × 10,924.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,376.96x = 276,973,955.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,973,955.90/18,376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,071.80

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