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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.54, 25,216.95 and 10,316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.54, 25,216.95 and 10,316.52 is: 14,236.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.54 : 25,216.95 = 10,316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.54/25,216.95 = 10,316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.54x = 25,216.95 × 10,316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.54x = 260,151,169.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,151,169.01/18,273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,236.50

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