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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,339.46, 25,307.68 and 10,273.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,339.46, 25,307.68 and 10,273.89 is: 14,177.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,339.46 : 25,307.68 = 10,273.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,339.46/25,307.68 = 10,273.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,339.46x = 25,307.68 × 10,273.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,339.46x = 260,008,320.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,008,320.48/18,339.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,177.53

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