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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,291.54, 25,242.82 and 10,333.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,291.54, 25,242.82 and 10,333.59 is: 14,260.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,291.54 : 25,242.82 = 10,333.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,291.54/25,242.82 = 10,333.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,291.54x = 25,242.82 × 10,333.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,291.54x = 260,849,031.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,849,031.95/18,291.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,260.64

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