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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,354.26, 25,322.86 and 10,286.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,354.26, 25,322.86 and 10,286.74 is: 14,192.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,354.26 : 25,322.86 = 10,286.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,354.26/25,322.86 = 10,286.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,354.26x = 25,322.86 × 10,286.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,354.26x = 260,489,498.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,489,498.83/18,354.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,192.32

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