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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,314.84, 25,274.97 and 10,358.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,314.84, 25,274.97 and 10,358.25 is: 14,294.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,314.84 : 25,274.97 = 10,358.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,314.84/25,274.97 = 10,358.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,314.84x = 25,274.97 × 10,358.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,314.84x = 261,804,458.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,804,458.00/18,314.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,294.67

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