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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,293.96, 25,242.72 and 10,335.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,293.96, 25,242.72 and 10,335.98 is: 14,261.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,293.96 : 25,242.72 = 10,335.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,293.96/25,242.72 = 10,335.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,293.96x = 25,242.72 × 10,335.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,293.96x = 260,908,249.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,908,249.07/18,293.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,261.99

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