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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,294.83, 25,245.64 and 10,336.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,294.83, 25,245.64 and 10,336.55 is: 14,263.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,294.83 : 25,245.64 = 10,336.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,294.83/25,245.64 = 10,336.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,294.83x = 25,245.64 × 10,336.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,294.83x = 260,952,706.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,952,706.83/18,294.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,263.74

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