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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,316.96, 25,277.12 and 10,358.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,316.96, 25,277.12 and 10,358.96 is: 14,295.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,316.96 : 25,277.12 = 10,358.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,316.96/25,277.12 = 10,358.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,316.96x = 25,277.12 × 10,358.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,316.96x = 261,844,675.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,844,675.00/18,316.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,295.20

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