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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,317.15, 25,276.31 and 10,249.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,317.15, 25,276.31 and 10,249.74 is: 14,143.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,317.15 : 25,276.31 = 10,249.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,317.15/25,276.31 = 10,249.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,317.15x = 25,276.31 × 10,249.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,317.15x = 259,075,554.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,075,554.41/18,317.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,143.88

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