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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,332.99, 25,301.16 and 10,775.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,332.99, 25,301.16 and 10,775.54 is: 14,871.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,332.99 : 25,301.16 = 10,775.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,332.99/25,301.16 = 10,775.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,332.99x = 25,301.16 × 10,775.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,332.99x = 272,633,535.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,633,535.12/18,332.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,871.20

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