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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,392.08, 25,383.68 and 10,436.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,392.08, 25,383.68 and 10,436.28 is: 14,403.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,392.08 : 25,383.68 = 10,436.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,392.08/25,383.68 = 10,436.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,392.08x = 25,383.68 × 10,436.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,392.08x = 264,911,191.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,911,191.91/18,392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,403.55

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