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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,296.17, 25,251.02 and 10,338.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,296.17, 25,251.02 and 10,338.22 is: 14,268.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,296.17 : 25,251.02 = 10,338.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,296.17/25,251.02 = 10,338.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,296.17x = 25,251.02 × 10,338.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,296.17x = 261,050,599.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,050,599.98/18,296.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,268.05

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