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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,382.32, 25,367.58 and 10,424.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,382.32, 25,367.58 and 10,424.52 is: 14,385.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,382.32 : 25,367.58 = 10,424.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,382.32/25,367.58 = 10,424.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,382.32x = 25,367.58 × 10,424.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,382.32x = 264,444,845.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,444,845.06/18,382.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,385.83

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