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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,307.96, 25,264.72 and 10,349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,307.96, 25,264.72 and 10,349.92 is: 14,282.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,307.96 : 25,264.72 = 10,349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,307.96/25,264.72 = 10,349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,307.96x = 25,264.72 × 10,349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,307.96x = 261,487,830.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,487,830.82/18,307.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,282.74

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