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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,278.73, 25,221.94 and 10,320.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,278.73, 25,221.94 and 10,320.80 is: 14,241.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,278.73 : 25,221.94 = 10,320.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,278.73/25,221.94 = 10,320.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,278.73x = 25,221.94 × 10,320.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,278.73x = 260,310,446.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,310,446.44/18,278.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,241.17

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