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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,299.16, 25,252.65 and 10,744.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,299.16, 25,252.65 and 10,744.11 is: 14,826.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,299.16 : 25,252.65 = 10,744.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,299.16/25,252.65 = 10,744.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,299.16x = 25,252.65 × 10,744.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,299.16x = 271,317,249.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,317,249.39/18,299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,826.76

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