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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,384.22, 25,371.93 and 10,832.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,384.22, 25,371.93 and 10,832.89 is: 14,950.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,384.22 : 25,371.93 = 10,832.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,384.22/25,371.93 = 10,832.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,384.22x = 25,371.93 × 10,832.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,384.22x = 274,851,351.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,851,351.54/18,384.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,950.40

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