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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,276.49, 25,218.84 and 10,318.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,276.49, 25,218.84 and 10,318.54 is: 14,238.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,276.49 : 25,218.84 = 10,318.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,276.49/25,218.84 = 10,318.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,276.49x = 25,218.84 × 10,318.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,276.49x = 260,221,632.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,221,632.23/18,276.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,238.06

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