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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,270.84, 25,213.61 and 10,313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,270.84, 25,213.61 and 10,313 is: 14,231.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,270.84 : 25,213.61 = 10,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,270.84/25,213.61 = 10,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,270.84x = 25,213.61 × 10,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,270.84x = 260,027,959.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,027,959.93/18,270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,231.86

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