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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,350.63, 25,319.53 and 10,797.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,350.63, 25,319.53 and 10,797.29 is: 14,897.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,350.63 : 25,319.53 = 10,797.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,350.63/25,319.53 = 10,797.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,350.63x = 25,319.53 × 10,797.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,350.63x = 273,382,308.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,382,308.07/18,350.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,897.71

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