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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,297.81, 25,252.02 and 10,340.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,297.81, 25,252.02 and 10,340.73 is: 14,270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,297.81 : 25,252.02 = 10,340.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,297.81/25,252.02 = 10,340.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,297.81x = 25,252.02 × 10,340.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,297.81x = 261,124,320.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,124,320.77/18,297.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,270.80

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