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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,300.52, 25,253.33 and 10,343.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,300.52, 25,253.33 and 10,343.49 is: 14,273.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,300.52 : 25,253.33 = 10,343.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,300.52/25,253.33 = 10,343.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,300.52x = 25,253.33 × 10,343.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,300.52x = 261,207,566.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,207,566.32/18,300.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,273.23

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