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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,315.73, 25,274.50 and 10,248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,315.73, 25,274.50 and 10,248.02 is: 14,141.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,315.73 : 25,274.50 = 10,248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,315.73/25,274.50 = 10,248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,315.73x = 25,274.50 × 10,248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,315.73x = 259,013,403.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,013,403.88/18,315.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,141.58

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