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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,305.64, 25,260.80 and 10,347.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,305.64, 25,260.80 and 10,347.39 is: 14,278.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,305.64 : 25,260.80 = 10,347.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,305.64/25,260.80 = 10,347.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,305.64x = 25,260.80 × 10,347.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,305.64x = 261,383,297.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,383,297.58/18,305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,278.84

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