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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,298.39, 25,251.97 and 10,744.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,298.39, 25,251.97 and 10,744.81 is: 14,827.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,298.39 : 25,251.97 = 10,744.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,298.39/25,251.97 = 10,744.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,298.39x = 25,251.97 × 10,744.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,298.39x = 271,327,570.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,327,570.08/18,298.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,827.95

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