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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,343.92, 25,314.91 and 10,277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,343.92, 25,314.91 and 10,277.48 is: 14,183.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,343.92 : 25,314.91 = 10,277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,343.92/25,314.91 = 10,277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,343.92x = 25,314.91 × 10,277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,343.92x = 260,173,518.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,173,518.82/18,343.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,183.10

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