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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,305.10, 25,259.67 and 10,347.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,305.10, 25,259.67 and 10,347.30 is: 14,278.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,305.10 : 25,259.67 = 10,347.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,305.10/25,259.67 = 10,347.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,305.10x = 25,259.67 × 10,347.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,305.10x = 261,369,383.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,369,383.39/18,305.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,278.50

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