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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,341.46, 25,310.44 and 10,275.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,341.46, 25,310.44 and 10,275.89 is: 14,180.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,341.46 : 25,310.44 = 10,275.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,341.46/25,310.44 = 10,275.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,341.46x = 25,310.44 × 10,275.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,341.46x = 260,087,297.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,087,297.29/18,341.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,180.29

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