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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,767.52, 25,899.36 and 10,384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,767.52, 25,899.36 and 10,384 is: 14,330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,767.52 : 25,899.36 = 10,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,767.52/25,899.36 = 10,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,767.52x = 25,899.36 × 10,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,767.52x = 268,938,954.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,938,954.24/18,767.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,330.02

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