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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,340.68, 25,309.36 and 10,275.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,340.68, 25,309.36 and 10,275.04 is: 14,179.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,340.68 : 25,309.36 = 10,275.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,340.68/25,309.36 = 10,275.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,340.68x = 25,309.36 × 10,275.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,340.68x = 260,054,686.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,054,686.37/18,340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,179.12

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