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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,296.37, 25,247.94 and 10,338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,296.37, 25,247.94 and 10,338.72 is: 14,266.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,296.37 : 25,247.94 = 10,338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,296.37/25,247.94 = 10,338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,296.37x = 25,247.94 × 10,338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,296.37x = 261,031,382.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,031,382.24/18,296.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,266.84

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