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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,299.39, 25,253.35 and 10,745.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,299.39, 25,253.35 and 10,745.81 is: 14,829.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,299.39 : 25,253.35 = 10,745.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,299.39/25,253.35 = 10,745.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,299.39x = 25,253.35 × 10,745.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,299.39x = 271,367,700.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,367,700.96/18,299.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,829.33

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