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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,330.49, 25,293.94 and 10,264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,330.49, 25,293.94 and 10,264.60 is: 14,163.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,330.49 : 25,293.94 = 10,264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,330.49/25,293.94 = 10,264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,330.49x = 25,293.94 × 10,264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,330.49x = 259,632,176.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,632,176.52/18,330.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,163.95

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