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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,299.76, 25,252.26 and 10,233.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,299.76, 25,252.26 and 10,233.38 is: 14,121.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,299.76 : 25,252.26 = 10,233.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,299.76/25,252.26 = 10,233.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,299.76x = 25,252.26 × 10,233.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,299.76x = 258,415,846.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,415,846.18/18,299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,121.27

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