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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,294.16, 25,246.43 and 10,336.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,294.16, 25,246.43 and 10,336.21 is: 14,264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,294.16 : 25,246.43 = 10,336.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,294.16/25,246.43 = 10,336.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,294.16x = 25,246.43 × 10,336.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,294.16x = 260,952,350.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,952,350.55/18,294.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,264.25

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