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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,298.17, 25,253.82 and 10,747.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,298.17, 25,253.82 and 10,747.35 is: 14,832.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,298.17 : 25,253.82 = 10,747.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,298.17/25,253.82 = 10,747.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,298.17x = 25,253.82 × 10,747.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,298.17x = 271,411,642.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,411,642.38/18,298.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,832.72

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