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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,277.83, 25,223.36 and 10,319.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,277.83, 25,223.36 and 10,319.90 is: 14,241.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,277.83 : 25,223.36 = 10,319.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,277.83/25,223.36 = 10,319.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,277.83x = 25,223.36 × 10,319.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,277.83x = 260,302,375.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,302,375.15/18,277.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,241.43

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