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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.96, 25,216.92 and 10,317.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.96, 25,216.92 and 10,317.06 is: 14,236.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.96 : 25,216.92 = 10,317.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.96/25,216.92 = 10,317.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.96x = 25,216.92 × 10,317.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.96x = 260,164,476.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,164,476.66/18,273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,236.90

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