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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,293.44, 25,244.84 and 10,338.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,293.44, 25,244.84 and 10,338.24 is: 14,266.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,293.44 : 25,244.84 = 10,338.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,293.44/25,244.84 = 10,338.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,293.44x = 25,244.84 × 10,338.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,293.44x = 260,987,214.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,987,214.68/18,293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,266.71

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