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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,292.32, 25,243.40 and 10,335.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,292.32, 25,243.40 and 10,335.08 is: 14,262.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,292.32 : 25,243.40 = 10,335.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,292.32/25,243.40 = 10,335.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,292.32x = 25,243.40 × 10,335.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,292.32x = 260,892,558.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,892,558.47/18,292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,262.41

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