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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,396.81, 25,384.91 and 10,437.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,396.81, 25,384.91 and 10,437.48 is: 14,402.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,396.81 : 25,384.91 = 10,437.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,396.81/25,384.91 = 10,437.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,396.81x = 25,384.91 × 10,437.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,396.81x = 264,954,438.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,954,438.24/18,396.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,402.19

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