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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,379.52, 25,361.52 and 10,421.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,379.52, 25,361.52 and 10,421.36 is: 14,380.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,379.52 : 25,361.52 = 10,421.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,379.52/25,361.52 = 10,421.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,379.52x = 25,361.52 × 10,421.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,379.52x = 264,301,530.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,301,530.07/18,379.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,380.22

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