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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,310.52, 25,268.72 and 10,757.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,310.52, 25,268.72 and 10,757.17 is: 14,845.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,310.52 : 25,268.72 = 10,757.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,310.52/25,268.72 = 10,757.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,310.52x = 25,268.72 × 10,757.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,310.52x = 271,819,799.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,819,799.76/18,310.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,845.01

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