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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,397.79, 25,388.24 and 10,439.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,397.79, 25,388.24 and 10,439.54 is: 14,406.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,397.79 : 25,388.24 = 10,439.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,397.79/25,388.24 = 10,439.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,397.79x = 25,388.24 × 10,439.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,397.79x = 265,041,367.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,041,367.87/18,397.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,406.16

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