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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,298.44, 25,251.70 and 10,343.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,298.44, 25,251.70 and 10,343.24 is: 14,273.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,298.44 : 25,251.70 = 10,343.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,298.44/25,251.70 = 10,343.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,298.44x = 25,251.70 × 10,343.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,298.44x = 261,184,393.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,184,393.51/18,298.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,273.59

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