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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,390.36, 25,378.86 and 10,006.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,390.36, 25,378.86 and 10,006.68 is: 13,809.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,390.36 : 25,378.86 = 10,006.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,390.36/25,378.86 = 10,006.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,390.36x = 25,378.86 × 10,006.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,390.36x = 253,958,130.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,958,130.78/18,390.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,809.31

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