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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,277.47, 25,224.08 and 10,316.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,277.47, 25,224.08 and 10,316.79 is: 14,237.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,277.47 : 25,224.08 = 10,316.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,277.47/25,224.08 = 10,316.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,277.47x = 25,224.08 × 10,316.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,277.47x = 260,231,536.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,231,536.30/18,277.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,237.83

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