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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,333.08, 25,298.36 and 10,375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,333.08, 25,298.36 and 10,375.08 is: 14,316.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,333.08 : 25,298.36 = 10,375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,333.08/25,298.36 = 10,375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,333.08x = 25,298.36 × 10,375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,333.08x = 262,472,508.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,472,508.87/18,333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,316.88

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