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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,277.88, 25,223.28 and 10,319.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,277.88, 25,223.28 and 10,319.63 is: 14,240.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,277.88 : 25,223.28 = 10,319.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,277.88/25,223.28 = 10,319.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,277.88x = 25,223.28 × 10,319.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,277.88x = 260,294,916.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,294,916.99/18,277.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,240.98

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