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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,290, 25,241.28 and 10,332.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,290, 25,241.28 and 10,332.02 is: 14,258.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,290 : 25,241.28 = 10,332.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,290/25,241.28 = 10,332.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,290x = 25,241.28 × 10,332.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,290x = 260,793,409.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,793,409.79/18,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,258.80

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