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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295.35, 25,248.08 and 10,337.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295.35, 25,248.08 and 10,337.41 is: 14,265.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295.35 : 25,248.08 = 10,337.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295.35/25,248.08 = 10,337.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295.35x = 25,248.08 × 10,337.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295.35x = 260,999,754.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,999,754.67/18,295.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,265.91

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