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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,292.20, 25,243.08 and 10,335.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,292.20, 25,243.08 and 10,335.96 is: 14,263.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,292.20 : 25,243.08 = 10,335.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,292.20/25,243.08 = 10,335.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,292.20x = 25,243.08 × 10,335.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,292.20x = 260,911,465.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,911,465.16/18,292.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,263.54

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