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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,338, 25,312.20 and 10,884.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,338, 25,312.20 and 10,884.56 is: 15,024.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,338 : 25,312.20 = 10,884.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,338/25,312.20 = 10,884.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,338x = 25,312.20 × 10,884.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,338x = 275,512,159.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,512,159.63/18,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,024.11

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