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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,315.98, 25,275.92 and 10,249.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,315.98, 25,275.92 and 10,249.64 is: 14,144.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,315.98 : 25,275.92 = 10,249.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,315.98/25,275.92 = 10,249.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,315.98x = 25,275.92 × 10,249.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,315.98x = 259,069,080.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,069,080.67/18,315.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,144.43

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