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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,307.76, 25,264.54 and 10,241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,307.76, 25,264.54 and 10,241.32 is: 14,132.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,307.76 : 25,264.54 = 10,241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,307.76/25,264.54 = 10,241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,307.76x = 25,264.54 × 10,241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,307.76x = 258,742,238.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,742,238.79/18,307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,132.93

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