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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,388.63, 25,376.71 and 10,005.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,388.63, 25,376.71 and 10,005.13 is: 13,807.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,388.63 : 25,376.71 = 10,005.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,388.63/25,376.71 = 10,005.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,388.63x = 25,376.71 × 10,005.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,388.63x = 253,897,155.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,897,155.64/18,388.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,807.29

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