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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,294.06, 25,245.90 and 10,337.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,294.06, 25,245.90 and 10,337.04 is: 14,265.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,294.06 : 25,245.90 = 10,337.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,294.06/25,245.90 = 10,337.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,294.06x = 25,245.90 × 10,337.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,294.06x = 260,967,878.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,967,878.14/18,294.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,265.17

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