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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,299.44, 25,253.08 and 10,344.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,299.44, 25,253.08 and 10,344.24 is: 14,274.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,299.44 : 25,253.08 = 10,344.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,299.44/25,253.08 = 10,344.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,299.44x = 25,253.08 × 10,344.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,299.44x = 261,223,920.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,223,920.26/18,299.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,274.97

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