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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,290.10, 25,236.82 and 10,329.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,290.10, 25,236.82 and 10,329.42 is: 14,252.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,290.10 : 25,236.82 = 10,329.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,290.10/25,236.82 = 10,329.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,290.10x = 25,236.82 × 10,329.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,290.10x = 260,681,713.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,681,713.24/18,290.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,252.61

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