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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,270.74, 25,211.49 and 10,312.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,270.74, 25,211.49 and 10,312.49 is: 14,230.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,270.74 : 25,211.49 = 10,312.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,270.74/25,211.49 = 10,312.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,270.74x = 25,211.49 × 10,312.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,270.74x = 259,993,262.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,993,262.87/18,270.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,230.03

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