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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,316.44, 25,277.94 and 10,355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,316.44, 25,277.94 and 10,355.76 is: 14,291.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,316.44 : 25,277.94 = 10,355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,316.44/25,277.94 = 10,355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,316.44x = 25,277.94 × 10,355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,316.44x = 261,772,279.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,772,279.93/18,316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,291.66

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