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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,269.97, 25,213.73 and 10,309.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,269.97, 25,213.73 and 10,309.29 is: 14,227.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,269.97 : 25,213.73 = 10,309.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,269.97/25,213.73 = 10,309.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,269.97x = 25,213.73 × 10,309.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,269.97x = 259,935,603.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,935,603.01/18,269.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,227.48

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