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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,334.02, 25,298.86 and 10,266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,334.02, 25,298.86 and 10,266.56 is: 14,166.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,334.02 : 25,298.86 = 10,266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,334.02/25,298.86 = 10,266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,334.02x = 25,298.86 × 10,266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,334.02x = 259,732,245.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,732,245.33/18,334.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,166.68

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