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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,305.62, 25,263.97 and 10,347.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,305.62, 25,263.97 and 10,347.77 is: 14,281.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,305.62 : 25,263.97 = 10,347.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,305.62/25,263.97 = 10,347.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,305.62x = 25,263.97 × 10,347.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,305.62x = 261,425,788.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,425,788.14/18,305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,281.18

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