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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,333.77, 25,298.51 and 10,266.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,333.77, 25,298.51 and 10,266.31 is: 14,166.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,333.77 : 25,298.51 = 10,266.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,333.77/25,298.51 = 10,266.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,333.77x = 25,298.51 × 10,266.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,333.77x = 259,722,261.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,722,261.18/18,333.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,166.33

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