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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.37, 25,215.10 and 10,315.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.37, 25,215.10 and 10,315.12 is: 14,233.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.37 : 25,215.10 = 10,315.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.37/25,215.10 = 10,315.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.37x = 25,215.10 × 10,315.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.37x = 260,096,782.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,096,782.31/18,273.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,233.65

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