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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,276.72, 25,223.04 and 10,316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,276.72, 25,223.04 and 10,316.04 is: 14,236.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,276.72 : 25,223.04 = 10,316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,276.72/25,223.04 = 10,316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,276.72x = 25,223.04 × 10,316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,276.72x = 260,201,889.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,201,889.56/18,276.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,236.79

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