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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,272.97, 25,217.88 and 10,312.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,272.97, 25,217.88 and 10,312.29 is: 14,231.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,272.97 : 25,217.88 = 10,312.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,272.97/25,217.88 = 10,312.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,272.97x = 25,217.88 × 10,312.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,272.97x = 260,054,091.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,054,091.75/18,272.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,231.63

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