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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,270.96, 25,215.42 and 10,313.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,270.96, 25,215.42 and 10,313.82 is: 14,233.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,270.96 : 25,215.42 = 10,313.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,270.96/25,215.42 = 10,313.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,270.96x = 25,215.42 × 10,313.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,270.96x = 260,067,303.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,067,303.10/18,270.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,233.92

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