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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,309.97, 25,267.44 and 10,351.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,309.97, 25,267.44 and 10,351.99 is: 14,285.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,309.97 : 25,267.44 = 10,351.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,309.97/25,267.44 = 10,351.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,309.97x = 25,267.44 × 10,351.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,309.97x = 261,568,286.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,568,286.21/18,309.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,285.57

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