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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,317.52, 25,275.29 and 10,770.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,317.52, 25,275.29 and 10,770.32 is: 14,861.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,317.52 : 25,275.29 = 10,770.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,317.52/25,275.29 = 10,770.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,317.52x = 25,275.29 × 10,770.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,317.52x = 272,222,889.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,222,889.14/18,317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,861.34

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