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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,442.96, 25,451.03 and 10,376.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,442.96, 25,451.03 and 10,376.01 is: 14,318.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,442.96 : 25,451.03 = 10,376.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,442.96/25,451.03 = 10,376.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,442.96x = 25,451.03 × 10,376.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,442.96x = 264,080,167.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,080,167.73/18,442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,318.75

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