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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,271.64, 25,214.83 and 10,313.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,271.64, 25,214.83 and 10,313.73 is: 14,232.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,271.64 : 25,214.83 = 10,313.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,271.64/25,214.83 = 10,313.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,271.64x = 25,214.83 × 10,313.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,271.64x = 260,058,922.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,058,922.83/18,271.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,232.93

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