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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,377.98, 25,362.18 and 10,420.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,377.98, 25,362.18 and 10,420.54 is: 14,380.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,377.98 : 25,362.18 = 10,420.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,377.98/25,362.18 = 10,420.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,377.98x = 25,362.18 × 10,420.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,377.98x = 264,287,611.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,287,611.18/18,377.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,380.67

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