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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,315.10, 25,275.32 and 10,358.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,315.10, 25,275.32 and 10,358.50 is: 14,295.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,315.10 : 25,275.32 = 10,358.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,315.10/25,275.32 = 10,358.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,315.10x = 25,275.32 × 10,358.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,315.10x = 261,814,402.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,814,402.22/18,315.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,295.00

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