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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,270.87, 25,218.68 and 10,317.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,270.87, 25,218.68 and 10,317.75 is: 14,241.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,270.87 : 25,218.68 = 10,317.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,270.87/25,218.68 = 10,317.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,270.87x = 25,218.68 × 10,317.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,270.87x = 260,199,983.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,199,983.98/18,270.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,241.25

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