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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295.89, 25,248.81 and 10,337.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295.89, 25,248.81 and 10,337.94 is: 14,266.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295.89 : 25,248.81 = 10,337.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295.89/25,248.81 = 10,337.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295.89x = 25,248.81 × 10,337.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295.89x = 261,020,682.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,020,682.85/18,295.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,266.63

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