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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,838.49, 25,997.29 and 10,341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,838.49, 25,997.29 and 10,341.16 is: 14,270.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,838.49 : 25,997.29 = 10,341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,838.49/25,997.29 = 10,341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,838.49x = 25,997.29 × 10,341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,838.49x = 268,842,044.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,842,044.61/18,838.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,270.90

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