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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,377.32, 25,352.58 and 10,921

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,377.32, 25,352.58 and 10,921 is: 15,066.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,377.32 : 25,352.58 = 10,921 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,377.32/25,352.58 = 10,921/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,377.32x = 25,352.58 × 10,921
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,377.32x = 276,875,526.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,875,526.18/18,377.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,066.15

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