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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,296.67, 25,249.90 and 10,338.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,296.67, 25,249.90 and 10,338.73 is: 14,267.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,296.67 : 25,249.90 = 10,338.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,296.67/25,249.90 = 10,338.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,296.67x = 25,249.90 × 10,338.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,296.67x = 261,051,898.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,051,898.63/18,296.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,267.73

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