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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.79, 25,217.31 and 10,316.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.79, 25,217.31 and 10,316.76 is: 14,236.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.79 : 25,217.31 = 10,316.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.79/25,217.31 = 10,316.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.79x = 25,217.31 × 10,316.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.79x = 260,160,935.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,160,935.12/18,273.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,236.84

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