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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,275.90, 25,219.33 and 10,318.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,275.90, 25,219.33 and 10,318.91 is: 14,239.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,275.90 : 25,219.33 = 10,318.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,275.90/25,219.33 = 10,318.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,275.90x = 25,219.33 × 10,318.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,275.90x = 260,235,844.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,235,844.64/18,275.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,239.29

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