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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,333.59, 25,298.66 and 10,374.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,333.59, 25,298.66 and 10,374.53 is: 14,315.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,333.59 : 25,298.66 = 10,374.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,333.59/25,298.66 = 10,374.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,333.59x = 25,298.66 × 10,374.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,333.59x = 262,461,606.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,461,606.57/18,333.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,315.89

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