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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,381.06, 25,364.48 and 10,421.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,381.06, 25,364.48 and 10,421.91 is: 14,381.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,381.06 : 25,364.48 = 10,421.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,381.06/25,364.48 = 10,421.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,381.06x = 25,364.48 × 10,421.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,381.06x = 264,346,275.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,346,275.65/18,381.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,381.45

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