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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,299.72, 25,253.84 and 10,234.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,299.72, 25,253.84 and 10,234.22 is: 14,123.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,299.72 : 25,253.84 = 10,234.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,299.72/25,253.84 = 10,234.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,299.72x = 25,253.84 × 10,234.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,299.72x = 258,453,253.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,453,253.72/18,299.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,123.34

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