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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,298.51, 25,251.66 and 10,340.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,298.51, 25,251.66 and 10,340.26 is: 14,269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,298.51 : 25,251.66 = 10,340.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,298.51/25,251.66 = 10,340.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,298.51x = 25,251.66 × 10,340.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,298.51x = 261,108,729.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,108,729.83/18,298.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,269.40

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