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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,313.50, 25,272.48 and 10,355.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,313.50, 25,272.48 and 10,355.71 is: 14,290.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,313.50 : 25,272.48 = 10,355.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,313.50/25,272.48 = 10,355.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,313.50x = 25,272.48 × 10,355.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,313.50x = 261,714,473.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,714,473.86/18,313.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,290.79

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