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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,272.84, 25,215.30 and 10,315.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,272.84, 25,215.30 and 10,315.40 is: 14,234.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,272.84 : 25,215.30 = 10,315.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,272.84/25,215.30 = 10,315.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,272.84x = 25,215.30 × 10,315.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,272.84x = 260,105,905.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,105,905.62/18,272.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,234.56

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