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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,315.59, 25,272.81 and 10,356.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,315.59, 25,272.81 and 10,356.73 is: 14,290.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,315.59 : 25,272.81 = 10,356.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,315.59/25,272.81 = 10,356.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,315.59x = 25,272.81 × 10,356.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,315.59x = 261,743,606.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,743,606.33/18,315.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,290.76

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