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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,277.59, 25,223.56 and 10,319.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,277.59, 25,223.56 and 10,319.88 is: 14,241.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,277.59 : 25,223.56 = 10,319.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,277.59/25,223.56 = 10,319.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,277.59x = 25,223.56 × 10,319.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,277.59x = 260,304,086.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,304,086.57/18,277.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,241.71

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