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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,341.50, 25,312.49 and 10,275.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,341.50, 25,312.49 and 10,275.80 is: 14,181.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,341.50 : 25,312.49 = 10,275.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,341.50/25,312.49 = 10,275.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,341.50x = 25,312.49 × 10,275.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,341.50x = 260,106,084.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,106,084.74/18,341.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,181.29

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