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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,276.97, 25,223.39 and 10,316.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,276.97, 25,223.39 and 10,316.29 is: 14,237.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,276.97 : 25,223.39 = 10,316.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,276.97/25,223.39 = 10,316.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,276.97x = 25,223.39 × 10,316.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,276.97x = 260,211,754.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,211,754.44/18,276.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,237.14

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