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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,388, 25,374.88 and 10,004.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,388, 25,374.88 and 10,004.48 is: 13,805.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,388 : 25,374.88 = 10,004.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,388/25,374.88 = 10,004.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,388x = 25,374.88 × 10,004.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,388x = 253,862,479.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,862,479.46/18,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,805.88

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