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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,291.84, 25,244.78 and 10,334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,291.84, 25,244.78 and 10,334.56 is: 14,262.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,291.84 : 25,244.78 = 10,334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,291.84/25,244.78 = 10,334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,291.84x = 25,244.78 × 10,334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,291.84x = 260,893,693.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,893,693.60/18,291.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,262.85

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