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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,397.36, 25,387.68 and 10,013.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,397.36, 25,387.68 and 10,013.68 is: 13,818.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,397.36 : 25,387.68 = 10,013.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,397.36/25,387.68 = 10,013.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,397.36x = 25,387.68 × 10,013.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,397.36x = 254,224,103.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,224,103.46/18,397.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,818.51

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