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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,215.15, 25,131.94 and 10,663.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,215.15, 25,131.94 and 10,663.31 is: 14,712.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,215.15 : 25,131.94 = 10,663.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,215.15/25,131.94 = 10,663.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,215.15x = 25,131.94 × 10,663.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,215.15x = 267,989,703.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,989,703.29/18,215.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,712.47

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