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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,271.79, 25,214.92 and 10,313.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,271.79, 25,214.92 and 10,313.74 is: 14,232.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,271.79 : 25,214.92 = 10,313.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,271.79/25,214.92 = 10,313.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,271.79x = 25,214.92 × 10,313.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,271.79x = 260,060,129.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,060,129.00/18,271.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,232.88

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