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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,298.53, 25,251.82 and 10,340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,298.53, 25,251.82 and 10,340.80 is: 14,270.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,298.53 : 25,251.82 = 10,340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,298.53/25,251.82 = 10,340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,298.53x = 25,251.82 × 10,340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,298.53x = 261,123,931.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,123,931.27/18,298.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,270.21

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