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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,285.44, 25,233.40 and 10,833.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,285.44, 25,233.40 and 10,833.44 is: 14,949.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,285.44 : 25,233.40 = 10,833.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,285.44/25,233.40 = 10,833.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,285.44x = 25,233.40 × 10,833.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,285.44x = 273,364,524.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,364,524.90/18,285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,949.85

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