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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,388.92, 25,376.82 and 10,005.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,388.92, 25,376.82 and 10,005.48 is: 13,807.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,388.92 : 25,376.82 = 10,005.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,388.92/25,376.82 = 10,005.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,388.92x = 25,376.82 × 10,005.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,388.92x = 253,907,264.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,907,264.97/18,388.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,807.62

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