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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,274.52, 25,217.43 and 10,317.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,274.52, 25,217.43 and 10,317.53 is: 14,237.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,274.52 : 25,217.43 = 10,317.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,274.52/25,217.43 = 10,317.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,274.52x = 25,217.43 × 10,317.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,274.52x = 260,181,590.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,181,590.55/18,274.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,237.40

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