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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,297.34, 25,254.47 and 10,344.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,297.34, 25,254.47 and 10,344.18 is: 14,277.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,297.34 : 25,254.47 = 10,344.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,297.34/25,254.47 = 10,344.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,297.34x = 25,254.47 × 10,344.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,297.34x = 261,236,783.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,236,783.48/18,297.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,277.31

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