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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,309.76, 25,267.30 and 10,243.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,309.76, 25,267.30 and 10,243.32 is: 14,135.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,309.76 : 25,267.30 = 10,243.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,309.76/25,267.30 = 10,243.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,309.76x = 25,267.30 × 10,243.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,309.76x = 258,821,039.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,821,039.44/18,309.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,135.69

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