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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,292.86, 25,245.27 and 10,332.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,292.86, 25,245.27 and 10,332.18 is: 14,259.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,292.86 : 25,245.27 = 10,332.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,292.86/25,245.27 = 10,332.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,292.86x = 25,245.27 × 10,332.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,292.86x = 260,838,673.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,838,673.79/18,292.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,259.04

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