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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,309.97, 25,266.72 and 10,352.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,309.97, 25,266.72 and 10,352.53 is: 14,285.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,309.97 : 25,266.72 = 10,352.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,309.97/25,266.72 = 10,352.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,309.97x = 25,266.72 × 10,352.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,309.97x = 261,574,476.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,574,476.80/18,309.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,285.90

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