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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,299.56, 25,253.88 and 10,341.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,299.56, 25,253.88 and 10,341.61 is: 14,271.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,299.56 : 25,253.88 = 10,341.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,299.56/25,253.88 = 10,341.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,299.56x = 25,253.88 × 10,341.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,299.56x = 261,165,777.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,165,777.95/18,299.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,271.70

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