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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,294.92, 25,247.33 and 10,337.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,294.92, 25,247.33 and 10,337.28 is: 14,265.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,294.92 : 25,247.33 = 10,337.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,294.92/25,247.33 = 10,337.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,294.92x = 25,247.33 × 10,337.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,294.92x = 260,988,719.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,988,719.46/18,294.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,265.64

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