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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,316.59, 25,277.39 and 10,360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,316.59, 25,277.39 and 10,360 is: 14,297.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,316.59 : 25,277.39 = 10,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,316.59/25,277.39 = 10,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,316.59x = 25,277.39 × 10,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,316.59x = 261,873,760.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,873,760.40/18,316.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,297.08

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