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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,293.70, 25,244.94 and 10,336.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,293.70, 25,244.94 and 10,336.26 is: 14,263.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,293.70 : 25,244.94 = 10,336.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,293.70/25,244.94 = 10,336.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,293.70x = 25,244.94 × 10,336.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,293.70x = 260,938,263.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,938,263.52/18,293.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,263.83

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