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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,297.92, 25,251.70 and 10,340.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,297.92, 25,251.70 and 10,340.66 is: 14,270.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,297.92 : 25,251.70 = 10,340.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,297.92/25,251.70 = 10,340.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,297.92x = 25,251.70 × 10,340.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,297.92x = 261,119,300.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,119,300.79/18,297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,270.44

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