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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,294.56, 25,247.06 and 10,337.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,294.56, 25,247.06 and 10,337.29 is: 14,265.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,294.56 : 25,247.06 = 10,337.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,294.56/25,247.06 = 10,337.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,294.56x = 25,247.06 × 10,337.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,294.56x = 260,986,104.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,986,104.83/18,294.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,265.78

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