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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,276.49, 25,221.92 and 10,318.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,276.49, 25,221.92 and 10,318.88 is: 14,240.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,276.49 : 25,221.92 = 10,318.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,276.49/25,221.92 = 10,318.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,276.49x = 25,221.92 × 10,318.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,276.49x = 260,261,985.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,261,985.37/18,276.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,240.26

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