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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,269.68, 25,212.12 and 10,313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,269.68, 25,212.12 and 10,313.60 is: 14,232.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,269.68 : 25,212.12 = 10,313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,269.68/25,212.12 = 10,313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,269.68x = 25,212.12 × 10,313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,269.68x = 260,027,720.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,027,720.83/18,269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,232.75

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