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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,296.64, 25,248.06 and 10,338.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,296.64, 25,248.06 and 10,338.36 is: 14,266.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,296.64 : 25,248.06 = 10,338.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,296.64/25,248.06 = 10,338.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,296.64x = 25,248.06 × 10,338.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,296.64x = 261,023,533.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,023,533.58/18,296.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,266.20

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