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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,277.02, 25,220.88 and 10,320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,277.02, 25,220.88 and 10,320.04 is: 14,240.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,277.02 : 25,220.88 = 10,320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,277.02/25,220.88 = 10,320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,277.02x = 25,220.88 × 10,320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,277.02x = 260,280,490.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,280,490.44/18,277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,240.86

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