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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,269.90, 25,212.97 and 10,314.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,269.90, 25,212.97 and 10,314.26 is: 14,233.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,269.90 : 25,212.97 = 10,314.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,269.90/25,212.97 = 10,314.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,269.90x = 25,212.97 × 10,314.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,269.90x = 260,053,127.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,053,127.95/18,269.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,233.97

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