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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,297.27, 25,248.83 and 10,340.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,297.27, 25,248.83 and 10,340.24 is: 14,268.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,297.27 : 25,248.83 = 10,340.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,297.27/25,248.83 = 10,340.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,297.27x = 25,248.83 × 10,340.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,297.27x = 261,078,783.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,078,783.97/18,297.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,268.73

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