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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,293.78, 25,246.50 and 10,337.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,293.78, 25,246.50 and 10,337.24 is: 14,266.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,293.78 : 25,246.50 = 10,337.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,293.78/25,246.50 = 10,337.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,293.78x = 25,246.50 × 10,337.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,293.78x = 260,979,129.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,979,129.66/18,293.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,266.00

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