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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,308.64, 25,264.94 and 10,350.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,308.64, 25,264.94 and 10,350.39 is: 14,282.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,308.64 : 25,264.94 = 10,350.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,308.64/25,264.94 = 10,350.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,308.64x = 25,264.94 × 10,350.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,308.64x = 261,501,930.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,501,930.57/18,308.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,282.98

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