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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,294.88, 25,246.80 and 10,336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,294.88, 25,246.80 and 10,336.96 is: 14,264.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,294.88 : 25,246.80 = 10,336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,294.88/25,246.80 = 10,336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,294.88x = 25,246.80 × 10,336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,294.88x = 260,975,161.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,975,161.73/18,294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,264.93

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