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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,306.96, 25,263.34 and 10,348.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,306.96, 25,263.34 and 10,348.92 is: 14,281.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,306.96 : 25,263.34 = 10,348.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,306.96/25,263.34 = 10,348.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,306.96x = 25,263.34 × 10,348.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,306.96x = 261,448,284.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,448,284.59/18,306.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,281.36

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