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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295.68, 25,248.51 and 10,337.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295.68, 25,248.51 and 10,337.73 is: 14,266.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295.68 : 25,248.51 = 10,337.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295.68/25,248.51 = 10,337.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295.68x = 25,248.51 × 10,337.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295.68x = 261,012,279.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,012,279.28/18,295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,266.33

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