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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,356.48, 25,333.97 and 10,290.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,356.48, 25,333.97 and 10,290.91 is: 14,202.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,356.48 : 25,333.97 = 10,290.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,356.48/25,333.97 = 10,290.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,356.48x = 25,333.97 × 10,290.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,356.48x = 260,709,605.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,709,605.21/18,356.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,202.59

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