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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,294.17, 25,246.46 and 10,336.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,294.17, 25,246.46 and 10,336.23 is: 14,264.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,294.17 : 25,246.46 = 10,336.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,294.17/25,246.46 = 10,336.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,294.17x = 25,246.46 × 10,336.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,294.17x = 260,953,165.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,953,165.56/18,294.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,264.28

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