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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,311.09, 25,269.80 and 10,354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,311.09, 25,269.80 and 10,354.50 is: 14,289.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,311.09 : 25,269.80 = 10,354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,311.09/25,269.80 = 10,354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,311.09x = 25,269.80 × 10,354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,311.09x = 261,656,092.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,656,092.33/18,311.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,289.49

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