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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,379, 25,363.02 and 10,927

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,379, 25,363.02 and 10,927 is: 15,079.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,379 : 25,363.02 = 10,927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,379/25,363.02 = 10,927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,379x = 25,363.02 × 10,927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,379x = 277,141,719.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,141,719.54/18,379
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,079.26

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