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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,393, 25,382.88 and 10,010.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,393, 25,382.88 and 10,010.04 is: 13,814.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,393 : 25,382.88 = 10,010.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,393/25,382.88 = 10,010.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,393x = 25,382.88 × 10,010.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,393x = 254,083,644.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,083,644.12/18,393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,814.15

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