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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,305.97, 25,261.97 and 10,347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,305.97, 25,261.97 and 10,347.92 is: 14,279.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,305.97 : 25,261.97 = 10,347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,305.97/25,261.97 = 10,347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,305.97x = 25,261.97 × 10,347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,305.97x = 261,408,666.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,408,666.55/18,305.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,279.97

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