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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,302.96, 25,257.83 and 10,344.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,302.96, 25,257.83 and 10,344.92 is: 14,275.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,302.96 : 25,257.83 = 10,344.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,302.96/25,257.83 = 10,344.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,302.96x = 25,257.83 × 10,344.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,302.96x = 261,290,052.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,290,052.71/18,302.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,275.83

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