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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,271.44, 25,215.03 and 10,313.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,271.44, 25,215.03 and 10,313.78 is: 14,233.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,271.44 : 25,215.03 = 10,313.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,271.44/25,215.03 = 10,313.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,271.44x = 25,215.03 × 10,313.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,271.44x = 260,062,146.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,062,146.04/18,271.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,233.26

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