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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,319.16, 25,282.78 and 10,253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,319.16, 25,282.78 and 10,253.28 is: 14,150.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,319.16 : 25,282.78 = 10,253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,319.16/25,282.78 = 10,253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,319.16x = 25,282.78 × 10,253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,319.16x = 259,231,422.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,231,422.52/18,319.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,150.84

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