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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,298.92, 25,252.80 and 10,233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,298.92, 25,252.80 and 10,233.48 is: 14,122.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,298.92 : 25,252.80 = 10,233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,298.92/25,252.80 = 10,233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,298.92x = 25,252.80 × 10,233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,298.92x = 258,424,023.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,424,023.74/18,298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,122.36

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