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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,270.34, 25,212.92 and 10,312.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,270.34, 25,212.92 and 10,312.50 is: 14,231.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,270.34 : 25,212.92 = 10,312.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,270.34/25,212.92 = 10,312.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,270.34x = 25,212.92 × 10,312.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,270.34x = 260,008,237.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,008,237.50/18,270.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,231.17

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