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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,289.44, 25,239.32 and 10,334.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,289.44, 25,239.32 and 10,334.24 is: 14,261.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,289.44 : 25,239.32 = 10,334.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,289.44/25,239.32 = 10,334.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,289.44x = 25,239.32 × 10,334.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,289.44x = 260,829,190.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,829,190.32/18,289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,261.19

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