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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295.02, 25,245.82 and 10,741.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295.02, 25,245.82 and 10,741.66 is: 14,822.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295.02 : 25,245.82 = 10,741.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295.02/25,245.82 = 10,741.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295.02x = 25,245.82 × 10,741.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295.02x = 271,182,014.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,182,014.86/18,295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,822.72

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