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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,293.31, 25,245.81 and 10,336.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,293.31, 25,245.81 and 10,336.23 is: 14,264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,293.31 : 25,245.81 = 10,336.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,293.31/25,245.81 = 10,336.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,293.31x = 25,245.81 × 10,336.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,293.31x = 260,946,498.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,946,498.70/18,293.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,264.59

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