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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,293.14, 25,246.05 and 10,336.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,293.14, 25,246.05 and 10,336.88 is: 14,265.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,293.14 : 25,246.05 = 10,336.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,293.14/25,246.05 = 10,336.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,293.14x = 25,246.05 × 10,336.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,293.14x = 260,965,413.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,965,413.68/18,293.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,265.75

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