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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,292.35, 25,243.94 and 10,334.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,292.35, 25,243.94 and 10,334.41 is: 14,261.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,292.35 : 25,243.94 = 10,334.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,292.35/25,243.94 = 10,334.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,292.35x = 25,243.94 × 10,334.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,292.35x = 260,881,225.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,881,225.98/18,292.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,261.77

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