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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,399.38, 25,391.16 and 10,015.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,399.38, 25,391.16 and 10,015.88 is: 13,821.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,399.38 : 25,391.16 = 10,015.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,399.38/25,391.16 = 10,015.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,399.38x = 25,391.16 × 10,015.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,399.38x = 254,314,684.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,314,684.67/18,399.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,821.92

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