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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,270.96, 25,213.68 and 10,312.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,270.96, 25,213.68 and 10,312.08 is: 14,230.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,270.96 : 25,213.68 = 10,312.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,270.96/25,213.68 = 10,312.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,270.96x = 25,213.68 × 10,312.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,270.96x = 260,005,485.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,005,485.25/18,270.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,230.53

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