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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,275.62, 25,220.15 and 10,318.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,275.62, 25,220.15 and 10,318.18 is: 14,238.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,275.62 : 25,220.15 = 10,318.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,275.62/25,220.15 = 10,318.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,275.62x = 25,220.15 × 10,318.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,275.62x = 260,226,047.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,226,047.33/18,275.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,238.97

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