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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,275.81, 25,221.03 and 10,318.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,275.81, 25,221.03 and 10,318.03 is: 14,239.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,275.81 : 25,221.03 = 10,318.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,275.81/25,221.03 = 10,318.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,275.81x = 25,221.03 × 10,318.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,275.81x = 260,231,281.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,231,281.12/18,275.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,239.11

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