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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.52, 25,216.05 and 10,316.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.52, 25,216.05 and 10,316.53 is: 14,236.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.52 : 25,216.05 = 10,316.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.52/25,216.05 = 10,316.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.52x = 25,216.05 × 10,316.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.52x = 260,142,136.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,142,136.31/18,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,236.02

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