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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,312.84, 25,271.52 and 10,356.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,312.84, 25,271.52 and 10,356.60 is: 14,292.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,312.84 : 25,271.52 = 10,356.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,312.84/25,271.52 = 10,356.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,312.84x = 25,271.52 × 10,356.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,312.84x = 261,727,024.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,727,024.03/18,312.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,292.00

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