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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,838.31, 25,997.20 and 10,341.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,838.31, 25,997.20 and 10,341.23 is: 14,271.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,838.31 : 25,997.20 = 10,341.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,838.31/25,997.20 = 10,341.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,838.31x = 25,997.20 × 10,341.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,838.31x = 268,842,868.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,842,868.72/18,838.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,271.08

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