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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,319.71, 25,280.73 and 10,143.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,319.71, 25,280.73 and 10,143.03 is: 13,997.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,319.71 : 25,280.73 = 10,143.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,319.71/25,280.73 = 10,143.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,319.71x = 25,280.73 × 10,143.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,319.71x = 256,423,202.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,423,202.81/18,319.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,997.12

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