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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,275.43, 25,220.10 and 10,317.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,275.43, 25,220.10 and 10,317.67 is: 14,238.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,275.43 : 25,220.10 = 10,317.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,275.43/25,220.10 = 10,317.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,275.43x = 25,220.10 × 10,317.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,275.43x = 260,212,669.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,212,669.17/18,275.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,238.39

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