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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,293.41, 25,243.50 and 10,336.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,293.41, 25,243.50 and 10,336.36 is: 14,263.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,293.41 : 25,243.50 = 10,336.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,293.41/25,243.50 = 10,336.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,293.41x = 25,243.50 × 10,336.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,293.41x = 260,925,903.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,925,903.66/18,293.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,263.38

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