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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,315.64, 25,276.08 and 10,357.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,315.64, 25,276.08 and 10,357.66 is: 14,293.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,315.64 : 25,276.08 = 10,357.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,315.64/25,276.08 = 10,357.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,315.64x = 25,276.08 × 10,357.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,315.64x = 261,801,042.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,801,042.77/18,315.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,293.85

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