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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,316.32, 25,277.58 and 10,359.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,316.32, 25,277.58 and 10,359.29 is: 14,296.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,316.32 : 25,277.58 = 10,359.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,316.32/25,277.58 = 10,359.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,316.32x = 25,277.58 × 10,359.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,316.32x = 261,857,655.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,857,655.33/18,316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,296.41

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