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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,307.61, 25,259.97 and 10,349.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,307.61, 25,259.97 and 10,349.66 is: 14,279.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,307.61 : 25,259.97 = 10,349.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,307.61/25,259.97 = 10,349.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,307.61x = 25,259.97 × 10,349.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,307.61x = 261,432,164.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,432,164.26/18,307.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,279.97

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