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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295.17, 25,247.83 and 10,337.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295.17, 25,247.83 and 10,337.23 is: 14,265.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295.17 : 25,247.83 = 10,337.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295.17/25,247.83 = 10,337.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295.17x = 25,247.83 × 10,337.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295.17x = 260,992,625.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,992,625.71/18,295.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,265.66

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