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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,296.42, 25,246.27 and 10,335.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,296.42, 25,246.27 and 10,335.74 is: 14,261.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,296.42 : 25,246.27 = 10,335.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,296.42/25,246.27 = 10,335.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,296.42x = 25,246.27 × 10,335.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,296.42x = 260,938,882.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,938,882.69/18,296.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,261.75

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