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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,274.93, 25,219.41 and 10,317.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,274.93, 25,219.41 and 10,317.17 is: 14,237.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,274.93 : 25,219.41 = 10,317.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,274.93/25,219.41 = 10,317.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,274.93x = 25,219.41 × 10,317.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,274.93x = 260,192,940.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,192,940.27/18,274.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,237.70

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