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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,297.63, 25,250.39 and 10,339.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,297.63, 25,250.39 and 10,339.68 is: 14,268.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,297.63 : 25,250.39 = 10,339.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,297.63/25,250.39 = 10,339.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,297.63x = 25,250.39 × 10,339.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,297.63x = 261,080,900.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,080,900.78/18,297.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,268.56

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