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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,275.52, 25,221.88 and 10,319.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,275.52, 25,221.88 and 10,319.70 is: 14,242.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,275.52 : 25,221.88 = 10,319.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,275.52/25,221.88 = 10,319.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,275.52x = 25,221.88 × 10,319.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,275.52x = 260,282,235.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,282,235.04/18,275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,242.12

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