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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,291.08, 25,240.20 and 10,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,291.08, 25,240.20 and 10,334 is: 14,260.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,291.08 : 25,240.20 = 10,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,291.08/25,240.20 = 10,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,291.08x = 25,240.20 × 10,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,291.08x = 260,832,226.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,832,226.80/18,291.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,260.08

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