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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295.42, 25,244.89 and 10,334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295.42, 25,244.89 and 10,334.74 is: 14,260.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295.42 : 25,244.89 = 10,334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295.42/25,244.89 = 10,334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295.42x = 25,244.89 × 10,334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295.42x = 260,899,361.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,899,361.93/18,295.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,260.37

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