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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,267.94, 25,209.24 and 10,310.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,267.94, 25,209.24 and 10,310.90 is: 14,228.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,267.94 : 25,209.24 = 10,310.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,267.94/25,209.24 = 10,310.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,267.94x = 25,209.24 × 10,310.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,267.94x = 259,929,952.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,929,952.72/18,267.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,228.75

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