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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,299.34, 25,252.74 and 10,233.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,299.34, 25,252.74 and 10,233.09 is: 14,121.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,299.34 : 25,252.74 = 10,233.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,299.34/25,252.74 = 10,233.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,299.34x = 25,252.74 × 10,233.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,299.34x = 258,413,561.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,413,561.17/18,299.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,121.47

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