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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,396.03, 25,388.24 and 10,844.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,396.03, 25,388.24 and 10,844.70 is: 14,966.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,396.03 : 25,388.24 = 10,844.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,396.03/25,388.24 = 10,844.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,396.03x = 25,388.24 × 10,844.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,396.03x = 275,327,792.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,327,792.10/18,396.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,966.70

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