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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,276.48, 25,220.16 and 10,317.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,276.48, 25,220.16 and 10,317.60 is: 14,237.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,276.48 : 25,220.16 = 10,317.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,276.48/25,220.16 = 10,317.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,276.48x = 25,220.16 × 10,317.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,276.48x = 260,211,522.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,211,522.82/18,276.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,237.51

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