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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.96, 25,215.57 and 10,314.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.96, 25,215.57 and 10,314.90 is: 14,233.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.96 : 25,215.57 = 10,314.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.96/25,215.57 = 10,314.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.96x = 25,215.57 × 10,314.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.96x = 260,096,082.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,096,082.99/18,273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,233.15

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