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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,396.50, 25,387.26 and 10,013

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,396.50, 25,387.26 and 10,013 is: 13,817.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,396.50 : 25,387.26 = 10,013 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,396.50/25,387.26 = 10,013/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,396.50x = 25,387.26 × 10,013
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,396.50x = 254,202,634.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,202,634.38/18,396.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,817.99

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