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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,291, 25,242.40 and 10,333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,291, 25,242.40 and 10,333.36 is: 14,260.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,291 : 25,242.40 = 10,333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,291/25,242.40 = 10,333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,291x = 25,242.40 × 10,333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,291x = 260,838,806.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,838,806.46/18,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,260.50

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