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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,314.98, 25,273.46 and 10,247.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,314.98, 25,273.46 and 10,247.27 is: 14,140.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,314.98 : 25,273.46 = 10,247.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,314.98/25,273.46 = 10,247.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,314.98x = 25,273.46 × 10,247.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,314.98x = 258,983,867.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,983,867.71/18,314.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,140.55

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