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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,292.64, 25,243.55 and 10,334.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,292.64, 25,243.55 and 10,334.39 is: 14,261.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,292.64 : 25,243.55 = 10,334.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,292.64/25,243.55 = 10,334.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,292.64x = 25,243.55 × 10,334.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,292.64x = 260,876,551.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,876,551.55/18,292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,261.29

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