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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,305.52, 25,261.65 and 10,347.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,305.52, 25,261.65 and 10,347.78 is: 14,279.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,305.52 : 25,261.65 = 10,347.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,305.52/25,261.65 = 10,347.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,305.52x = 25,261.65 × 10,347.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,305.52x = 261,401,996.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,401,996.64/18,305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,279.95

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