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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,305.95, 25,263.50 and 10,348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,305.95, 25,263.50 and 10,348.24 is: 14,281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,305.95 : 25,263.50 = 10,348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,305.95/25,263.50 = 10,348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,305.95x = 25,263.50 × 10,348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,305.95x = 261,432,761.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,432,761.24/18,305.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,281.30

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