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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,274.04, 25,216.72 and 10,317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,274.04, 25,216.72 and 10,317.04 is: 14,236.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,274.04 : 25,216.72 = 10,317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,274.04/25,216.72 = 10,317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,274.04x = 25,216.72 × 10,317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,274.04x = 260,161,908.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,161,908.91/18,274.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,236.69

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