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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,385.36, 25,371.12 and 10,001.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,385.36, 25,371.12 and 10,001.68 is: 13,801.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,385.36 : 25,371.12 = 10,001.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,385.36/25,371.12 = 10,001.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,385.36x = 25,371.12 × 10,001.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,385.36x = 253,753,823.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,753,823.48/18,385.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,801.95

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