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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,270.54, 25,212.83 and 10,313.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,270.54, 25,212.83 and 10,313.51 is: 14,232.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,270.54 : 25,212.83 = 10,313.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,270.54/25,212.83 = 10,313.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,270.54x = 25,212.83 × 10,313.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,270.54x = 260,032,596.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,032,596.70/18,270.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,232.34

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