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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,312.30, 25,272.54 and 10,355.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,312.30, 25,272.54 and 10,355.94 is: 14,292.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,312.30 : 25,272.54 = 10,355.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,312.30/25,272.54 = 10,355.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,312.30x = 25,272.54 × 10,355.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,312.30x = 261,720,907.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,720,907.89/18,312.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,292.08

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