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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,317.98, 25,277.60 and 10,250.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,317.98, 25,277.60 and 10,250.26 is: 14,144.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,317.98 : 25,277.60 = 10,250.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,317.98/25,277.60 = 10,250.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,317.98x = 25,277.60 × 10,250.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,317.98x = 259,101,972.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,101,972.18/18,317.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,144.68

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