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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,289.41, 25,239.18 and 10,734.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,289.41, 25,239.18 and 10,734.39 is: 14,813.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,289.41 : 25,239.18 = 10,734.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,289.41/25,239.18 = 10,734.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,289.41x = 25,239.18 × 10,734.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,289.41x = 270,927,201.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,927,201.40/18,289.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,813.34

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