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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,272.82, 25,216.38 and 10,314.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,272.82, 25,216.38 and 10,314.84 is: 14,234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,272.82 : 25,216.38 = 10,314.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,272.82/25,216.38 = 10,314.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,272.82x = 25,216.38 × 10,314.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,272.82x = 260,102,925.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,102,925.08/18,272.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,234.42

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