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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,312.32, 25,269.84 and 10,354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,312.32, 25,269.84 and 10,354.88 is: 14,289.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,312.32 : 25,269.84 = 10,354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,312.32/25,269.84 = 10,354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,312.32x = 25,269.84 × 10,354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,312.32x = 261,666,160.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,666,160.82/18,312.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,289.08

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