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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,406, 25,403.16 and 10,958.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,406, 25,403.16 and 10,958.32 is: 15,124.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,406 : 25,403.16 = 10,958.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,406/25,403.16 = 10,958.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,406x = 25,403.16 × 10,958.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,406x = 278,375,956.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,375,956.29/18,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,124.20

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