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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,275.52, 25,218.81 and 10,318.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,275.52, 25,218.81 and 10,318.53 is: 14,238.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,275.52 : 25,218.81 = 10,318.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,275.52/25,218.81 = 10,318.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,275.52x = 25,218.81 × 10,318.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,275.52x = 260,221,047.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,221,047.55/18,275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,238.78

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