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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,290.72, 25,241.40 and 10,333.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,290.72, 25,241.40 and 10,333.04 is: 14,259.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,290.72 : 25,241.40 = 10,333.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,290.72/25,241.40 = 10,333.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,290.72x = 25,241.40 × 10,333.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,290.72x = 260,820,395.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,820,395.86/18,290.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,259.71

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