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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,291.51, 25,242.98 and 10,334.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,291.51, 25,242.98 and 10,334.61 is: 14,262.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,291.51 : 25,242.98 = 10,334.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,291.51/25,242.98 = 10,334.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,291.51x = 25,242.98 × 10,334.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,291.51x = 260,876,301.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,876,301.86/18,291.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,262.15

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