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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,271.91, 25,215.10 and 10,313.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,271.91, 25,215.10 and 10,313.87 is: 14,233.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,271.91 : 25,215.10 = 10,313.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,271.91/25,215.10 = 10,313.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,271.91x = 25,215.10 × 10,313.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,271.91x = 260,065,111.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,065,111.58/18,271.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,233.05

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