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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,307.48, 25,264.74 and 10,350.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,307.48, 25,264.74 and 10,350.17 is: 14,283.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,307.48 : 25,264.74 = 10,350.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,307.48/25,264.74 = 10,350.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,307.48x = 25,264.74 × 10,350.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,307.48x = 261,494,354.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,494,354.01/18,307.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,283.47

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