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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,317.32, 25,279.46 and 10,360.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,317.32, 25,279.46 and 10,360.96 is: 14,299.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,317.32 : 25,279.46 = 10,360.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,317.32/25,279.46 = 10,360.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,317.32x = 25,279.46 × 10,360.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,317.32x = 261,919,473.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,919,473.88/18,317.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,299.01

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