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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,314.62, 25,274.72 and 10,356.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,314.62, 25,274.72 and 10,356.68 is: 14,292.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,314.62 : 25,274.72 = 10,356.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,314.62/25,274.72 = 10,356.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,314.62x = 25,274.72 × 10,356.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,314.62x = 261,762,187.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,762,187.13/18,314.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,292.53

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