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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,289.59, 25,241.69 and 10,332.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,289.59, 25,241.69 and 10,332.33 is: 14,259.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,289.59 : 25,241.69 = 10,332.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,289.59/25,241.69 = 10,332.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,289.59x = 25,241.69 × 10,332.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,289.59x = 260,805,470.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,805,470.84/18,289.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,259.78

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