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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,290.32, 25,240.64 and 10,333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,290.32, 25,240.64 and 10,333.08 is: 14,259.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,290.32 : 25,240.64 = 10,333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,290.32/25,240.64 = 10,333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,290.32x = 25,240.64 × 10,333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,290.32x = 260,813,552.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,813,552.37/18,290.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,259.65

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