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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,270.24, 25,213.32 and 10,311.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,270.24, 25,213.32 and 10,311.99 is: 14,230.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,270.24 : 25,213.32 = 10,311.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,270.24/25,213.32 = 10,311.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,270.24x = 25,213.32 × 10,311.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,270.24x = 259,999,503.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,999,503.71/18,270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,230.77

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