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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,294.91, 25,246.65 and 10,336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,294.91, 25,246.65 and 10,336.96 is: 14,264.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,294.91 : 25,246.65 = 10,336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,294.91/25,246.65 = 10,336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,294.91x = 25,246.65 × 10,336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,294.91x = 260,973,559.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,973,559.50/18,294.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,264.82

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