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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,301.77, 25,255.05 and 10,344.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,301.77, 25,255.05 and 10,344.74 is: 14,274.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,301.77 : 25,255.05 = 10,344.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,301.77/25,255.05 = 10,344.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,301.77x = 25,255.05 × 10,344.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,301.77x = 261,256,799.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,256,799.66/18,301.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,274.95

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