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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,298.26, 25,248.72 and 10,643.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,298.26, 25,248.72 and 10,643.23 is: 14,685.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,298.26 : 25,248.72 = 10,643.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,298.26/25,248.72 = 10,643.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,298.26x = 25,248.72 × 10,643.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,298.26x = 268,727,807.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,727,807.92/18,298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,685.98

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