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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,310.61, 25,268.51 and 10,352.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,310.61, 25,268.51 and 10,352.84 is: 14,286.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,310.61 : 25,268.51 = 10,352.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,310.61/25,268.51 = 10,352.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,310.61x = 25,268.51 × 10,352.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,310.61x = 261,600,740.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,600,740.61/18,310.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,286.84

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