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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,292.08, 25,241.58 and 10,335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,292.08, 25,241.58 and 10,335 is: 14,261.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,292.08 : 25,241.58 = 10,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,292.08/25,241.58 = 10,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,292.08x = 25,241.58 × 10,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,292.08x = 260,871,729.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,871,729.30/18,292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,261.46

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