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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,389.61, 25,376.99 and 10,005.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,389.61, 25,376.99 and 10,005.93 is: 13,807.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,389.61 : 25,376.99 = 10,005.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,389.61/25,376.99 = 10,005.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,389.61x = 25,376.99 × 10,005.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,389.61x = 253,920,335.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,920,335.52/18,389.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,807.82

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