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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,294.64, 25,245.48 and 10,337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,294.64, 25,245.48 and 10,337.20 is: 14,264.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,294.64 : 25,245.48 = 10,337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,294.64/25,245.48 = 10,337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,294.64x = 25,245.48 × 10,337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,294.64x = 260,967,575.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,967,575.86/18,294.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,264.70

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