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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,287.84, 25,238.76 and 10,330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,287.84, 25,238.76 and 10,330.40 is: 14,256.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,287.84 : 25,238.76 = 10,330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,287.84/25,238.76 = 10,330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,287.84x = 25,238.76 × 10,330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,287.84x = 260,726,486.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,726,486.30/18,287.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,256.82

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