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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,317.48, 25,277.99 and 10,251.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,317.48, 25,277.99 and 10,251.14 is: 14,146.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,317.48 : 25,277.99 = 10,251.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,317.48/25,277.99 = 10,251.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,317.48x = 25,277.99 × 10,251.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,317.48x = 259,128,214.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,128,214.41/18,317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,146.50

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