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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,291.39, 25,241.91 and 10,333.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,291.39, 25,241.91 and 10,333.95 is: 14,260.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,291.39 : 25,241.91 = 10,333.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,291.39/25,241.91 = 10,333.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,291.39x = 25,241.91 × 10,333.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,291.39x = 260,848,635.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,848,635.84/18,291.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,260.73

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