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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,292.66, 25,243.82 and 10,334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,292.66, 25,243.82 and 10,334.88 is: 14,262.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,292.66 : 25,243.82 = 10,334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,292.66/25,243.82 = 10,334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,292.66x = 25,243.82 × 10,334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,292.66x = 260,891,798.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,891,798.77/18,292.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,262.10

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