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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,271.74, 25,215.39 and 10,313.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,271.74, 25,215.39 and 10,313.49 is: 14,232.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,271.74 : 25,215.39 = 10,313.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,271.74/25,215.39 = 10,313.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,271.74x = 25,215.39 × 10,313.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,271.74x = 260,058,672.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,058,672.61/18,271.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,232.84

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