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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,315.98, 25,274.84 and 10,248.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,315.98, 25,274.84 and 10,248.27 is: 14,141.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,315.98 : 25,274.84 = 10,248.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,315.98/25,274.84 = 10,248.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,315.98x = 25,274.84 × 10,248.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,315.98x = 259,023,384.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,023,384.53/18,315.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,141.93

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