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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,767.04, 25,897.32 and 10,383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,767.04, 25,897.32 and 10,383 is: 14,327.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,767.04 : 25,897.32 = 10,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,767.04/25,897.32 = 10,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,767.04x = 25,897.32 × 10,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,767.04x = 268,891,873.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,891,873.56/18,767.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,327.88

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