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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295.32, 25,246.94 and 10,337.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295.32, 25,246.94 and 10,337.06 is: 14,264.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295.32 : 25,246.94 = 10,337.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295.32/25,246.94 = 10,337.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295.32x = 25,246.94 × 10,337.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295.32x = 260,979,133.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,979,133.60/18,295.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,264.80

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