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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,302.02, 25,255.39 and 10,344.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,302.02, 25,255.39 and 10,344.99 is: 14,275.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,302.02 : 25,255.39 = 10,344.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,302.02/25,255.39 = 10,344.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,302.02x = 25,255.39 × 10,344.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,302.02x = 261,266,757.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,266,757.00/18,302.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,275.30

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