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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,289.08, 25,237.44 and 10,332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,289.08, 25,237.44 and 10,332 is: 14,257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,289.08 : 25,237.44 = 10,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,289.08/25,237.44 = 10,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,289.08x = 25,237.44 × 10,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,289.08x = 260,753,230.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,753,230.08/18,289.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,257.32

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