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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,314.24, 25,269.45 and 10,354.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,314.24, 25,269.45 and 10,354.73 is: 14,287.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,314.24 : 25,269.45 = 10,354.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,314.24/25,269.45 = 10,354.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,314.24x = 25,269.45 × 10,354.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,314.24x = 261,658,332.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,658,332.00/18,314.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,287.15

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