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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,277.77, 25,223.33 and 10,320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,277.77, 25,223.33 and 10,320 is: 14,241.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,277.77 : 25,223.33 = 10,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,277.77/25,223.33 = 10,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,277.77x = 25,223.33 × 10,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,277.77x = 260,304,765.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,304,765.60/18,277.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,241.60

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