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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,391.17, 25,379.93 and 10,007.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,391.17, 25,379.93 and 10,007.73 is: 13,810.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,391.17 : 25,379.93 = 10,007.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,391.17/25,379.93 = 10,007.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,391.17x = 25,379.93 × 10,007.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,391.17x = 253,995,436.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,995,436.82/18,391.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,810.73

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