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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295.37, 25,253.58 and 10,741.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295.37, 25,253.58 and 10,741.51 is: 14,826.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295.37 : 25,253.58 = 10,741.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295.37/25,253.58 = 10,741.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295.37x = 25,253.58 × 10,741.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295.37x = 271,261,582.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,261,582.11/18,295.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,826.79

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