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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,270.99, 25,214.36 and 10,312.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,270.99, 25,214.36 and 10,312.74 is: 14,231.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,270.99 : 25,214.36 = 10,312.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,270.99/25,214.36 = 10,312.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,270.99x = 25,214.36 × 10,312.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,270.99x = 260,029,087.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,029,087.38/18,270.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,231.80

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