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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,800.32, 25,943.88 and 10,302.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,800.32, 25,943.88 and 10,302.34 is: 14,216.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,800.32 : 25,943.88 = 10,302.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,800.32/25,943.88 = 10,302.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,800.32x = 25,943.88 × 10,302.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,800.32x = 267,282,672.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,282,672.68/18,800.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,216.92

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