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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,307.92, 25,264.05 and 10,348.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,307.92, 25,264.05 and 10,348.62 is: 14,280.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,307.92 : 25,264.05 = 10,348.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,307.92/25,264.05 = 10,348.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,307.92x = 25,264.05 × 10,348.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,307.92x = 261,448,053.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,448,053.11/18,307.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,280.60

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