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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,299.64, 25,253.70 and 10,341.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,299.64, 25,253.70 and 10,341.96 is: 14,272.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,299.64 : 25,253.70 = 10,341.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,299.64/25,253.70 = 10,341.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,299.64x = 25,253.70 × 10,341.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,299.64x = 261,172,755.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,172,755.25/18,299.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,272.02

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