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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,277.16, 25,222.50 and 10,319.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,277.16, 25,222.50 and 10,319.21 is: 14,240.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,277.16 : 25,222.50 = 10,319.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,277.16/25,222.50 = 10,319.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,277.16x = 25,222.50 × 10,319.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,277.16x = 260,276,274.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,276,274.23/18,277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,240.52

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