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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,297.51, 25,250.28 and 10,339.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,297.51, 25,250.28 and 10,339.26 is: 14,268.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,297.51 : 25,250.28 = 10,339.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,297.51/25,250.28 = 10,339.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,297.51x = 25,250.28 × 10,339.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,297.51x = 261,069,209.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,069,209.99/18,297.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,268.02

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