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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,272.89, 25,216.41 and 10,314.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,272.89, 25,216.41 and 10,314.95 is: 14,234.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,272.89 : 25,216.41 = 10,314.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,272.89/25,216.41 = 10,314.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,272.89x = 25,216.41 × 10,314.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,272.89x = 260,105,920.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,105,920.93/18,272.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,234.52

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