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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,296.53, 25,247.97 and 10,338.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,296.53, 25,247.97 and 10,338.23 is: 14,266.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,296.53 : 25,247.97 = 10,338.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,296.53/25,247.97 = 10,338.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,296.53x = 25,247.97 × 10,338.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,296.53x = 261,019,384.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,019,384.01/18,296.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,266.06

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