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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,306.27, 25,262.69 and 10,348.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,306.27, 25,262.69 and 10,348.53 is: 14,280.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,306.27 : 25,262.69 = 10,348.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,306.27/25,262.69 = 10,348.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,306.27x = 25,262.69 × 10,348.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,306.27x = 261,431,653.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,431,653.60/18,306.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,280.99

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