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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,312.53, 25,271.48 and 10,759.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,312.53, 25,271.48 and 10,759.17 is: 14,847.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,312.53 : 25,271.48 = 10,759.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,312.53/25,271.48 = 10,759.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,312.53x = 25,271.48 × 10,759.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,312.53x = 271,900,149.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,900,149.47/18,312.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,847.77

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