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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,309.24, 25,262.55 and 10,349.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,309.24, 25,262.55 and 10,349.73 is: 14,280.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,309.24 : 25,262.55 = 10,349.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,309.24/25,262.55 = 10,349.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,309.24x = 25,262.55 × 10,349.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,309.24x = 261,460,571.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,460,571.61/18,309.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,280.25

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