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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,298.09, 25,253.94 and 10,342.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,298.09, 25,253.94 and 10,342.27 is: 14,273.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,298.09 : 25,253.94 = 10,342.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,298.09/25,253.94 = 10,342.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,298.09x = 25,253.94 × 10,342.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,298.09x = 261,183,066.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,183,066.04/18,298.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,273.79

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