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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,305.04, 25,260.78 and 10,347.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,305.04, 25,260.78 and 10,347.32 is: 14,279.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,305.04 : 25,260.78 = 10,347.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,305.04/25,260.78 = 10,347.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,305.04x = 25,260.78 × 10,347.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,305.04x = 261,381,374.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,381,374.11/18,305.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,279.20

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