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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,303.33, 25,259.73 and 10,346.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,303.33, 25,259.73 and 10,346.91 is: 14,279.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,303.33 : 25,259.73 = 10,346.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,303.33/25,259.73 = 10,346.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,303.33x = 25,259.73 × 10,346.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,303.33x = 261,360,152.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,360,152.93/18,303.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,279.38

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