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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,389.50, 25,377.92 and 10,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,389.50, 25,377.92 and 10,006 is: 13,808.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,389.50 : 25,377.92 = 10,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,389.50/25,377.92 = 10,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,389.50x = 25,377.92 × 10,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,389.50x = 253,931,467.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,931,467.52/18,389.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,808.50

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