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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,308.97, 25,265.34 and 10,351.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,308.97, 25,265.34 and 10,351.53 is: 14,284.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,308.97 : 25,265.34 = 10,351.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,308.97/25,265.34 = 10,351.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,308.97x = 25,265.34 × 10,351.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,308.97x = 261,534,924.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,534,924.97/18,308.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,284.52

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