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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,388.96, 25,376.32 and 10,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,388.96, 25,376.32 and 10,005.60 is: 13,807.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,388.96 : 25,376.32 = 10,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,388.96/25,376.32 = 10,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,388.96x = 25,376.32 × 10,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,388.96x = 253,905,307.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,905,307.39/18,388.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,807.49

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