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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.34, 25,216.93 and 10,207.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.34, 25,216.93 and 10,207.10 is: 14,085.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.34 : 25,216.93 = 10,207.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.34/25,216.93 = 10,207.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.34x = 25,216.93 × 10,207.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.34x = 257,391,868.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,391,868.42/18,273.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,085.65

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