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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.86, 25,216.12 and 10,314.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.86, 25,216.12 and 10,314.54 is: 14,233.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.86 : 25,216.12 = 10,314.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.86/25,216.12 = 10,314.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.86x = 25,216.12 × 10,314.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.86x = 260,092,678.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,092,678.38/18,273.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,233.05

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