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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,312, 25,274.60 and 10,354.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,312, 25,274.60 and 10,354.56 is: 14,291.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,312 : 25,274.60 = 10,354.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,312/25,274.60 = 10,354.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,312x = 25,274.60 × 10,354.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,312x = 261,707,362.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,707,362.18/18,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,291.58

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