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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,292.17, 25,243.76 and 10,334.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,292.17, 25,243.76 and 10,334.90 is: 14,262.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,292.17 : 25,243.76 = 10,334.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,292.17/25,243.76 = 10,334.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,292.17x = 25,243.76 × 10,334.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,292.17x = 260,891,735.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,891,735.22/18,292.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,262.48

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