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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,271.98, 25,216.48 and 10,311.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,271.98, 25,216.48 and 10,311.30 is: 14,230.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,271.98 : 25,216.48 = 10,311.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,271.98/25,216.48 = 10,311.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,271.98x = 25,216.48 × 10,311.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,271.98x = 260,014,690.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,014,690.22/18,271.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,230.24

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