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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.42, 25,217.73 and 10,725.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.42, 25,217.73 and 10,725.19 is: 14,801.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.42 : 25,217.73 = 10,725.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.42/25,217.73 = 10,725.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.42x = 25,217.73 × 10,725.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.42x = 270,465,035.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,465,035.48/18,273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,801.01

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