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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,296.12, 25,248.32 and 10,338.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,296.12, 25,248.32 and 10,338.18 is: 14,266.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,296.12 : 25,248.32 = 10,338.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,296.12/25,248.32 = 10,338.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,296.12x = 25,248.32 × 10,338.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,296.12x = 261,021,702.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,021,702.70/18,296.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,266.50

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